Our next stop is a place the Missus has been wanting to visit for several years. It is probably one of the most visited cities in Europe over the last couple of years.
And rightfully so. There's so much here. The city is bustling and vibrant, but at the time of our visit not frightfully so. The city seems to have everything.....
A castle upon a hill.
A river spanned by beautiful bridges.
A beautful, bustling town square.
With an Astronomical Clock that dates back to the 15th century.
All of this is wonderful, but it's the stunning architecture that does it for me.
Each building is like a snowflake, unique and different.
Our sights seem to be focused upwards all the time.
One of the reasons the architecture has remained intact is that this city has never been leveled in any of the wars that ravaged Europe over the last century.
That is not to say that this country did not see it's own dark period, which is noted in many monuments and memorials around the city.
The fare here is hearty; and starch heavy.....
Well, the traditional fare is.......
The Missus wants us to focus more on hearty food this trip and it looks like we're doing a pretty good job. Of course there's all that beer as well.
We've fallen in love with this city. Yes, there's a certain edginess to it, but it seems just enough for us. Yes, there are crowds, but it's not crazy like Rome. As with everywhere, there's a certain jaded attitude in the heavily touristed areas, but just a few feet away, the folks are warm and the beer flows.....and so is our trip it seems.
Thank for reading!
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Pretty sure I'm off but what the heck. Germany?
Posted by: nhbilly | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 08:18 PM
Close but no cigar Billy!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 08:53 PM
Close but no cigar Billy!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 08:58 PM
Innsbruck?
Posted by: C F McDonn | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 10:06 PM
Prague...
Posted by: PedMa | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 10:43 PM
Suggest you try Bratislava if you can get there...cheaper as well. Prost!
Posted by: PedMa | Monday, 19 May 2014 at 10:53 PM
wherever, eat up & drink up :)
Posted by: kat | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 04:33 AM
Luxembourg
Posted by: nhbilly | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 05:17 AM
Hi C F - Sorry to say no....
Hi PedMa - no Slovakia this time around for us.
Thanks Kat!
Sorry Billy, not quite.
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 10:56 AM
I love Prague!!! Get a pork knuckle while you are there. Oh and the beer, cheaper than water and so good. I there was one branded beer, started with a K (Kosanvich?), it was awesome, but then again, the Budvar is amazing.
We ate a sausage everyday. My favorite sausages of all countries, a little dark bread and mustard. Yum!!! Have fun.
Posted by: Christina C | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 12:57 PM
Budapest?
Posted by: Stevec | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 04:14 PM
Have a beer and beer ice cream at the monastery by the castle. Also, the Vietnamese restaurant across the street, Maly Buddha, is pretty good. I recommend the crab egg rolls. It's made with fried rice paper.
And if you have time, I highly recommend visiting Cesky Krumlov. Loved the town.
Posted by: Wandering Chopsticks | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 08:31 PM
Hi Christina - We really enjoy the sausages here....and the beer is decent and very cheap!
Not quite Steve, but close.
We had thought about heading to Sapa Marketplace but ran out of time WC. It had been pretty cold....low 40's, so ice cream was out of the picture. Thanks for the recs tho'
Posted by: Kirk | Tuesday, 20 May 2014 at 09:30 PM
Your pictures make my heart ache for that wonderful city! I hope I can return to Prague someday soon and I am glad you had such a great experience there :)
Posted by: LodroPetso | Wednesday, 21 May 2014 at 04:00 PM
Hi LodroPetso - It is indeed a wonderful city. I hope you are able to return soon as well!
Posted by: Kirk | Wednesday, 21 May 2014 at 08:27 PM