Monday, August 16, 2004
Prague
After Munich, we decided to continue our journey into Mittel-Europa with the magnificient city of Prague. Once again, everything ran smoothly... We found a beautiful and affordable room (fin de siecle style with high ceiling) in a friendly pension within walking distance of the historical center. The ideal base for city trekking!
As one might expect, Prag in August is full of tourists: package herds, Easyjet party weekenders, goth couples, backpackers...
Nevertheless, with a bit of patience and a sense for exploration, one can find some nice and relatively uncrowded spots. Even the Charles bridge is OK at night!
Finally, an amazing fact about czech gastronomy: their soft cheeses are excellent (but you won't find them in the touristic restaurants). Best appreciated with a dark local beer.
As one might expect, Prag in August is full of tourists: package herds, Easyjet party weekenders, goth couples, backpackers...
Nevertheless, with a bit of patience and a sense for exploration, one can find some nice and relatively uncrowded spots. Even the Charles bridge is OK at night!
Finally, an amazing fact about czech gastronomy: their soft cheeses are excellent (but you won't find them in the touristic restaurants). Best appreciated with a dark local beer.
