Prague, Czech Republic (September 2004)

4 nights (September 30 through October 4)

Hotel:

Restaurants:

Activities:
  • Charles Bridge
  • Prague Castle
  • Astronomical Clock


I just returned from Prague on 10/4/04, a little over a week ago. It was the most beautiful city! Beautiful architecture, cobblestone streets and sidewalks, and all those red roofs! I liked it because there wasn't a whole laundry list of things to see like in Paris or Rome. We concentrated on the Royal Route from the Powder Tower in Stare Mesto across the Charles Bridge and to the castle in Mala Strana. We spent a lot of time sitting in outdoor cafes (primarily in Old Town Square) having drinks or meals and just watching the world go by. Note that although this trip was taken in late September/early October, we couldn't have eaten outside anywhere that didn't have those huge heaters--it was chilly! There were many other things to do: museums, shopping, heading out to the countryside to visit other castles like Karlstejn and Konopiste, but we were content to stay in the city and relax. We spent four days there. It was easy to walk everywhere--we didn't need to use the metro. Everyone spoke English, and everywhere we ate had menus translated into at least five different languages. I would highly recommend Prague.

 
Just flew from Philadelphia to Prague and back on USAir, and drinks were NOT free over the Atlantic. Only on the Lufthansa/USAir code share connection between Munich and Prague were drinks complimentary. Fantastic service by Lufthansa, BTW. On an hour-long flight (which was full), we got two rounds of drinks along with some food service. While pillows and blankets were provided, there were no eyeshades or socks for those in coach, neither was there a little toiletry kit like you get in envoy class. As for movies, only the Airbus equipment has the PVS (personal video system). If you're on a 767, it's still the old-fashioned full-cabin movie





















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