Another morning, another round of pastries…anything to start the day with a sugar high. But if I’m to maneuver around the crowds that will surely be at Prague Castle on a Saturday, I will need all the artificial energy I can find. St. Vitus Cathedral or Katedrála svatého VÃta, here on the grounds of Prague Castle, is an important representation of …
Barbie?
I feel like I’ve been dragging you through Prague forever now, but we’re not done yet.  Today I’m just going to post some pics of the castle grounds as I follow the sights on the “long tour” route, which includes the Old Royal Palace with its gorgeous balcony, the permanent collection of the Story of Prague, where I’m not allowed to take any …
When The Saints Go Marching In
 I load up on sugar during this morning’s breakfast at a nearby patisserie in anticipation of another full day of walking while dodging the throng of tourists at the famed Charles Bridge. These tourists, to be exact:  In this square before you cross over the bridge, there are beautiful churches and buildings of historical significance. What you will notice …
A Heady Full Day In Prague
 Before I got to the Dancing House in yesterday’s entry,  I had actually zipped back to my hotel to freshen up. The day had warmed up big time by mid-afternoon so I changed into a sleeveless Marni top and a pair of flip flops. I get my second wind and walk along the main streets that border the Vltava River: …
What’s Up With The Sausages?
 Prague’s Nové mÄ›sto or New Town was founded in 1348 by Charles IV.  At its heart is Václavské námÄ›stÃ, or Welceslas Square (formerly a horse market), a large area full of shops, restaurants, hotels, cinemas, clubs, and offices. When things of national importance happen in more recent history–such as the protest against the Warsaw Pact invasion or the clamor for the dissolution …