Beautiful Prague - Weds & Thurs, 11/13-14

What can I say about Prague that hasn't been said?  Nothing, I suppose, other than that I found it as beautiful as everyone else ever has. The architecture is just stunning and it's all dramatically lit to make it even more stunning at night than it is during the day. Mom and I stayed in the Old Town, between the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge. Absolutely phenomenal location. Of course, there's no parking at the hotel so I left Mother and the bags at the Clementin Hotel and ventured out into the night for Prague parking. I never did find the garage I was directed too, but I found a spot (for which I would have paid any rate at that point) not too far from the hotel. My car had this view for its two days in Prague...

The first night, we walked over the bridge and a little way into Hradcany before crossing back over the Vltava for dinner.  We both ordered the chicken skewers with bacon and basil, with mashed potatoes and, of course, a Pilsner Urquell. I cannot believe how delicious the restaurant managed to make chicken and taters. At this point, it was by far my favorite meal in Europe.  Pics from our walk:

The next morning, after an excellent free breakfast buffet, we took a bus tour with headsets that provided the commentary in English. Although it was frickin freezing when we got to Prague Castle, we were thrilled that we arrived just in time for the noon changing of the guard. Very cool.

After a bit of lunch, Mom took a break and I went a'wandering. I ended up walking back up to the Castle because the tour didn't give us time to look around. Got some great views from atop the hill, even though it was a cloudy day. Finished up the day with an organ concert at the church near the foot of the bridge and dinner in Old Town Square with a view of the Astronomical Clock. What a great city!