Exploring Prague

As we started getting closer to our move back to the States next year, Brian and I began making a list of destinations we absolutely still had to get to. Prague was one of my top ones because I have heard so many amazing things about it. Brian, Cassandra and I went there for a 3-day weekend this month. The first day, we took a walking tour through the city to get our bearings and learn more about its history. The tour ended by the St. Charles Bridge which overlooks Prague Castle. That night, we ventured into a traditional Czech restaurant to eat and drink like the locals. The traditional Czech meal includes pork, dumplings, and sauerkraut - of course it is washed down with a local beer!

Cassandra and I in Old Town

Overlooking the Charles Bridge at dusk

Old school vs. new school when trying to find a restaurant  =)

Enjoying a traditional Czech dinner

The next day, Cassandra left and Brian and I continued exploring by going inside the Prague Castle to see St. Vitus's Cathedral. The area around the castle was beautiful. Unfortunately though, we have seen so many castles and churches at this point that it didn’t blow me away as much as I thought it would. It probably didn’t help that we didn’t have the best weather though! That night we had dinner and then went back to our room to watch the Gator game on our Slingbox. =)

Beautiful stained glass windows inside St. Vitus's Cathedral

Outside St. Vitus's Cathedral in Prague Castle

On our last day in Prague, we ventured into the Jewish Quarter to see the historic synagogues and Jewish museums in the area. It was very moving and insightful to learn about the rich Jewish history in the city. That afternoon, we found ourselves in a Christmas market of sorts with lots of local food, including this pastry-type item that was wound around rods and then cooked over charcoal.

Yummy treat at the Christmas-type market in Prague

Overlooking the city from Prague Castle

Sunday night, we took our usual night flight home. Brian returned to work on Monday while I got ready for our next visitor. Our friend Kim was coming in less than a week! =) Our trip with her included Barcelona, Venice, Milan, Nice, and Monaco. More on that trip soon!