Hotel Opatov Prague

... headed back to the hostel to get changed and grab dinner. We went to a spirits bar close to the hostel for dinner and I had an assorted meat plate including steak, pork and chicken and a greek salad. Again the meal only cost me like $13 canadian dollars. After dinner we headed back to the Hostel and I got a hold of Austria Stephan's friend Dominik that lives in Prague and he was heading down to a sports bar to watch a football game. He gave me the address and I headed ...

... is a wonderful excuse to talk to perfect strangers. I find more common ground than difference and my interactions generally reaffirm my belief in the general good nature of fellow travelers. I suppose the shared vulnerability of being on the road has a bonding effect.

That night, I had a chance to meet up with friends of a friend who live here in Prague- always the best way to experience a city. Domenic’s friends, Aurel and Maria ...

... buskers and vendors stalls along the way.  We ended up at Petrin Hill and Gardens.  It is quite a large park that makes a wonderful retreat from the chaos in town below.  It even has an Eiffel Tower-esque structure that provides some spectacular views of Prague from the top.  After soaking in the views along the walk back down we headed for Josefov, the historic Jewish neighbourhood and the oldest in Central Europe.  Most of the buildings here were demolished ...

... and was completely the fault of the signs, of course. Our sharp wit and savvy sense of direction never fail us! We did see many cute dogs on the way-apparently, the Czech are into canines, so Jenn is very much at home. We even saw a little beagle-KJ's bohemian cousin. We also bought tickets to a symphony performance at the Rudolfinum for the international music festival that is happening right now. We discovered that the castle we were trying to find was actually on the outskirts ...

... crown and sword, many gardens, art, sculptures, the beautiful Charles' Bridge (which is empty before 9am) and Wenselas' square. Our hostel was decent with cheap, cheap beer (less than $1 CAD) and good fresh food. After realizing the train to Munich was impossibly long, confusing and expensive we bought a flight to Milan and will arrive Saturday night in Venice (2 nights earlier). I hope the airport will give us a passport stamp this time!

... place. On the 25th, despite my hangover, I managed to get my Hepititas B inoculation, so I'm now completely invincible until February. Its actually been quite interesting having to deal with the health services of different countries, without actually having to get sick to do it. In socialist France you get your prescription, go to the pharmacy, go back to the Doctor, who runs his own practice from a terraced house like lawyers often do in the UK. It feels like all ...

... dude. Through Eastern German countryside, i was again reminded of my journey around Bad Holz with Ezza and Rude, and as the train made its way across the Czech border, i noticed the gradual change in landscape and vibe, as the train compartment filled up with random Czechs, quelling any fears i had that i'd jumped on the train to Leipzig by mistake. Six hours after departing Central Munich, i arrived at the ultra Eastern European-esque platforms of Prague Hvlani, the ...

Well, where to begin. I am now going on almost three weeks in Prague. Things are great here and getting better everyday. Each day I'm getting more use to my surrounding, meeting more people, and seeing new things. My classes are pretty interesting but they are 3 hours long which is a little rough especially when all I want to do is wander around Prague. I go to school in the Knights of Malta Castle which is ...