A bus picked us up at the hotel for an orientation tour of Prague. The bus we were transferred to was a small one but full, so it was packed. Hard to take photos through the windows but at least they showed us around the town and we eventually ended up at the Prague Castle. This is a huge building built on top of the hill overlooking the city. Within the castle grounds is built St Vitus cathedral, you know, he with the nervous twitch. You would though wouldn't you if you had boiling oil thrown over you after being thrown to the lions that didn't eat you. Vicious lot these old timers!
Following this we went to the city square and watched the astronomical clock chime the hour, then wandered down to the Charles Bridge. This was the first bridge built over the Vltava river and is a popular spot where tourists gather to have their portraits painted or caricatured. Wandering through the town we bought a Trdelnik to eat. This is unleavened bread wrapped around a wooden roll and cooked over a flame. It is then slipped off the wooden roll and rolled in sugar and crushed nuts, we also had jam spread inside, it was delicious. More about that tomorrow!
Walked further exploring the narrow streets and buildings, including shops.
Eventually it was time for tea so we went to the local brew house. The locals eat here as well, it is good food and relatively cheap, beer's good too. Neither of us have drunk much beer of late but we enjoy the local Pilsener.
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