We are in Prague-days 1 & 2
Day 1- We spent the morning traveling from Nuremberg to Prague via coach bus. They only put 27-28 people per bus even though they hold much more, so Marty and I took the entire back row of the bus. We could stretch out and relax. No other passengers were near us, so we had a nap.
We arrived in a Prague just a little after noon and were told our rooms would be ready early at 1. Headed to the bistro for lunch until we could check in. On the third day of being on the ship, we met a couple from Calgary. We liked the same things, were all in good shape and we just clicked. The four of us hung out together for the rest of the trip. We had a great time.
Once checked in , we decided to go out and explore. Now that we were off the ship, no timetables to follow. We roamed thru the narrow cobblestone streets which are found throughout most of downtown Prague. We walked for hours. Crossed the Charles Bridge and climbed the 152 steps up in the tower. We had rain off and on, but we were all prepared with rain jackets and umbrellas. 360 degree views of Prague from the top of the tower.
We found an authentic little restaurant hidden in one of the many tiny streets that surround the main square. Outstanding dinner! Roast pork with white and red cabbage with dumplings.
Day 2- started with a visit to the Prague Castle which sits high on the hill above the city. The Romans came to Prague and began building the first part of this castle in 880 AD. Some sections of the original was still remain. Many rulers over time kept adding the the castle. On top of the hill is a monastery- which we visited on our own the next day. Our tour ended at the Astronomical Clock in the main square. Once again we were on our own Ito explore. Had a local lunch of sausages and beer(the guys) and a dish the is potatoes, cabbage and ham. Tasty. Also ate the favorite local pastry which is a tube-like dough that is baked over coals, sprinkled with sugar. It can be served with chocolate or ice cream or jam. Yummy, but messy.
The Jewish Quarter was our next destination. Hundreds of thousands of Jewish people lost there lives during the war. We toured a few synagogues, a meeting hall that was also the burial society, cemetery and memorials. One synagogue had the names of every Jew that died painted on the walls- listed by village and family surname. A moving experience. There was even a section that had art work from children that had been saved. This was a very emotional experience.
In the evening, we were taken to an older Czech dining hall for a traditional meal, music and dancing by local musicians and dancers. So much fun.
We arrived in a Prague just a little after noon and were told our rooms would be ready early at 1. Headed to the bistro for lunch until we could check in. On the third day of being on the ship, we met a couple from Calgary. We liked the same things, were all in good shape and we just clicked. The four of us hung out together for the rest of the trip. We had a great time.
Once checked in , we decided to go out and explore. Now that we were off the ship, no timetables to follow. We roamed thru the narrow cobblestone streets which are found throughout most of downtown Prague. We walked for hours. Crossed the Charles Bridge and climbed the 152 steps up in the tower. We had rain off and on, but we were all prepared with rain jackets and umbrellas. 360 degree views of Prague from the top of the tower.
We found an authentic little restaurant hidden in one of the many tiny streets that surround the main square. Outstanding dinner! Roast pork with white and red cabbage with dumplings.
Day 2- started with a visit to the Prague Castle which sits high on the hill above the city. The Romans came to Prague and began building the first part of this castle in 880 AD. Some sections of the original was still remain. Many rulers over time kept adding the the castle. On top of the hill is a monastery- which we visited on our own the next day. Our tour ended at the Astronomical Clock in the main square. Once again we were on our own Ito explore. Had a local lunch of sausages and beer(the guys) and a dish the is potatoes, cabbage and ham. Tasty. Also ate the favorite local pastry which is a tube-like dough that is baked over coals, sprinkled with sugar. It can be served with chocolate or ice cream or jam. Yummy, but messy.
The Jewish Quarter was our next destination. Hundreds of thousands of Jewish people lost there lives during the war. We toured a few synagogues, a meeting hall that was also the burial society, cemetery and memorials. One synagogue had the names of every Jew that died painted on the walls- listed by village and family surname. A moving experience. There was even a section that had art work from children that had been saved. This was a very emotional experience.
In the evening, we were taken to an older Czech dining hall for a traditional meal, music and dancing by local musicians and dancers. So much fun.
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