Weekend in Prague 3

Oh dear, so many great impression at just one weekend, and I cannot resist to put as many of them in this blog as possible. So here is our Saturday afternoon in Prague, same procedure as before, few words, many photos!

We definately enjoyed the great sight from the Palace area, so here is some more of the stunning view.

Can you see the US flag flying in the wind? I don´t have any idea what building this is, and why the flag is there, but it looks great on the photo.

Then we met up with Julia again who came to meet us in front of the palace after having finished preparations for next weeks presentation. Next we went for a stroll in the area around the castle and the so-called "Kleinseite", the area a bit further around the Castle. Here you find lovely little lanes and lots of churches and other historical buildings. But this very first time we especially loved it because it was relatively quiet, and the little lanes were perfect for strolling.

One of the very few photos of Stefan and me together, so of course I had to put it online.

 

This is the so-called "Loreto-Heiligtum", a big monastery where the Holy Virgin Mary is worshipped. It was built 1626 by the Countess of Lobkowitz, has been expanded continuously as pilgrims from all over the world came here to worship, and nowadays it is still a very important place of pilgrimage!

And for us it was time to walk back downhill to the Vltava where most of the tourists gathered to enjoy the beautiful day.

Happy St. Patty´s day everybody!!

Of course many beautiful spots to be discovered here as well. Thanks to Stefan and his camera!

Little boats were out, the sun was almost like in very early Summer, and we enjoyed a little break leaning on the park walls and took in the sight.

Walking back over the Karlsbrücke we found many musicians entertaining the passersby.

Isn´t this guy great? Yeah, dude, let´s rock! Or something like that.... I agree, he looks more the gone Bohemian sort. He is so cool anyway!

For us it was time for an early Dinner. We had had breakfast very early and a lot of walking around, so we definately felt hungry. Julia took us to this great place in the old town where you can sit comfortably and order typical Bohemian food.

Lots of meat with dumplings and potatoes in various combinations. If you ask for salad they look at you funny, so you prefer to order meat with something. Believe me, just do it. And in case you did not have enough calories after this and still feel a slight hunger in your belly, just order pancakes with sour-cream filling - sour cream with LOTS of sugar, to make it especially nice. Something to die for! (And probably to die from - if you eat it more often.)

Then some more strolling while the night came. We discovered this very exclusive shopping mile right next to our hotel, but unluckily everything had closed for the day.

Not even Louis Vuitton wanted to open its gates for me, so I stood there with my nose pressed to the window and wondered how it would have been.... I read in the newspaper recently that the manager of the LV-shop in Prague says, that finally even the Czech people learned to appreciate a little bit of luxury. - Well, I think "appreciate" is not the right word. Maybe "afford" is the better choice?

Good night, Prague! It was a great day, but now let us sleep, we are dog-tired.... Still more to come the next morning....