Wednesday, 28 November 2007

What a Wonderful City! photos inc.

Well I`m back after a fantastic weekend in Prague. It`s a wonderful city and I`m so glad I had the chance to go there. We only had four days but ot was enough to realise that it is a city of culture and beauty, the architecture alone is a sight to behold.

We arrived two hours late because our plane couldn`t take off because there was fog at Prague airport but luckily we had been upgraded to business class and we were given champagne to wile away the time...lol! The flight was excellent even though I was feeling a bit queasy and was worried that I was sickening for something, luckily it came to nothing and didn`t spoil my trip. Our hotel was really luxurious with every mod cons. The windows were double glazed twice over just so we didn`t get cold...no chance of that, the hotel was as warm as toast. Once we`d unpacked we put on our warm coats, hats, scarves and gloves and went exploring.  We found a Christmas Market close by and had a good look around. We bought a cup of hot red wine after seeing so many people buying it...it tasted really good and it certainly kept us warm.  We also bought what looked like a sweet bread, shaped into a tube shape and rolled in cinnamon and served piping hot...it was delicious, so far we really liked Czech food and drink, something that didn`t change all the time we were there.

We didn`t really know where we were going and it was starting to get dark so we made our way back to the hotel. We planned to set out Saturday morning after breakfast and find the way to Wenceslas Square and Charles bridge where all the tourists go. For the moment we were going to have a meal and relax and watch some Czech TV, or German, Dutch or Italian. There was no English TV but who cared, we were on holiday.

To be continued.

 

 

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

What fantastic photos.......looking forward to hearing more about your trip.  Eileenx

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful place to visit ,Your pictures show what a great place statues achitecture ,the shops good old M&S and Macdonalds , But I think the best of all was the soup in the bread bowl .so simple but I bet it was good , Sandra I am looking forward to the next installment ....love Jan xx  

Anonymous said...

I am green with envy

Anonymous said...

I loved the pictures.  So tell me Sandra, why is there a Marks & Spencer in Prague but none in the USA?  You know how I love their stuff.    I would never have thought of Prague as a tourist destination but it is truly a beautiful old city.  Glad you & Jim had a wonderful time and you're home safe & sound.   Linda in cold Washington state  http://journals.aol.com/lsfp1960/LindasWorld/

Anonymous said...

I had a look at prague on the net Sandrawhen you said you were going and it looked lovely.I fancied a few Christmas trips that were advertised .Your pics are lovely.Love the bread bowl it looks real good. I may try that.Hope it doesn't end up leaking though LOL!! Glad you had a great time .Take Care God Bless Kath
astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uka/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

Anonymous said...

LOVED looking at your photos of Prague. . .I never imagined it to be as beautiful as that.You both look nice and snug in your hats and gloves too.LOL at the breadbowl. . what a great idea.

Anonymous said...

Prague looks a beautiful city it reminded me of some of the German cities we saw a few years back. Loved the look of the soup in the bread bowl what a great idea. Love Joan.

Anonymous said...

The photos are brilliant and the architechture is stunning just like you said.  I can't wait to read more about your journey.  I hope it wasn't the champers that was making you feel queasy ;)

Jenny

http://journals.aol.co.uk/Jmoqueen/MyLife

Anonymous said...

Never been to Prague, but have heard glowing reports. Looking forward to next instalment!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for sharing your pictures.  Beautiful!
Missie

Anonymous said...

my sister tells me Prague is THE place to go these days..sure lookslike it by the pics...gorgeos..i miss traveling..but i am off to california tomorrow which is as far away as UK so that's travleing i guess...;-)
Lyn

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))I am glad you are having a fab time,I love the pics.Have a nice evneing.

Anonymous said...

Can't wait for the next installment!  I feel a bit like someone with her nose pressed on the glass!
love, Angie, xx

Anonymous said...

Thanks for that Sandra  I really enjoyes seeing the pics and will now when possible make a trip to Prague myself to see it as it looks stunning!  Looking forward to the next instalment!  Eve

Anonymous said...

Sorry I haven't been by in a while. I've read all the entries I've missed and gotten caught up with you I think. Sounds like Kerry & Slava are getting a lot done at their new place. The trip to Prague!! How exciting. What wonderful photos. Thanks so much for sharing all the  photos. Take care and stay warm.
Luv N Hugs, Barb

Anonymous said...

Sandra glad you are safely back home ~ your photographs are lovely and it really does look a beautiful place to visit ~ The food sounded good ~ loved that bread soup bowl ~ look forward to the next installment ~ Ally x

Anonymous said...

Glad you had a good time; Prague sounds wonderful but I doubt I will ever get there!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Sandra ,your trip to Prague sounded wonderful ,love the photos ,what a good idea the soup in a bread bowl ,like the idea of that with no washing up ,looking forward to hearing more ......love Jeanx

Anonymous said...

Those pictures were really interesting. I like those soup bowls. It looks cold there and I noticed everyone was dressed warmly. Thanks for sharing. Helen

Anonymous said...

What great pictures, want to go even more now!
Have heard of the soup in a Bowl somewhere before, but never tried it. bet it was yummy!
Aileen....X

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful city!  I don't know why but I'm surprised it's so modern and so many of the signs are in English.  Lovely!
Hugs, Kathy

Anonymous said...

How wonderful Sandra! I am so glad you got to go and visit such a neat place.

Kara :)

Anonymous said...

Wow the pictures are fantastic, you must have had a marvelous time.  What a neat place to go and I notice it is very clean there, we found the same thing in Italy.  Makes me want to go on another trip.  Can't wait to see the rest of the pics.  Joni

Anonymous said...

I knew you'd love it there Sandra! I'm glad you had a good time and saw all the beautiful architecture, Andy and I went there on a European tour in 2000, we loved it! Jeannette xx  

Anonymous said...

how interesting that the water runs under the homes.....strange! Gorgeous buildings.....you and Jim look so cute in all the pics.
LOVE,lisa