So, I decided not to take a side trip and just continue exploring the city. You can't see the entire Czech Republic in a week but you can get a pretty good idea of the city and see a lot of it. My goal today was just to soak it in and set in my mind the places that have become my favorites over the past week. These are the new photos for today.
I wandered around near the Castle Quarter (Malostranske Namesti) and the Lichtenstein Palace, St. Nicholas' Church and stopped in shops. Today was my day to shop for souvenirs and just take in the city, meandering about it's streets which remind me of Boston between the cobblestones but mostly because none of them go very straight.
I walked along the Charles Bridge again easily my favorite sight in Prague and took in the view walking over the Vltava River of the National Theater on one side, Prague Castle on the other. At the gate on the right bank, there were medieval-dressed horn players playing Christmas music and got a little homesick when they played "White Christmas". Continuing onto New Town on the far side exploring the stalls at the Christmas markets, I bargained for gifts (you know how good I am at that...), sipped hot chocolate and tried a great treat of hot bread with cinnamon. Watching as traditional dance, music and Christmas music was performed with the Tryn Church and its twin spires, a 40 foot Christmas tree and the Astronomical Clock for a background; it was a bit overwhelming for my last evening in Prague.
I will miss the beautiful architecture, expansive vistas from the many bridges, sculptures, Mucha's art, classical concerts every night, friendly people, and the challenge of a new language. Someday I'll explore more of the Czech Republic but will definitely return to Prague.
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