Its been a while since I have posted onto the blog, but I have been busy. For instance, being in Prague. It was an amazing city and definitely a place to visit. Although I never managed to see the Sedlec Ossuary (bone chapel), The things I did see were more than worthwhile. We stayed at Sir Toby's, an amazing rustic hostel with more charm than you can shake a stick at. It was a mixing pot of nationalities, and everyone was fun and kind, making it easy to integrate. In fact, during my stay I befriended a French gendarme and a Brazilian rock star/designer whom I am still in contact with.
Just a snap-shot of part of the shared hostel kitchen. It was adorable and characteristic. A fun place to see how others cook whilst sipping some Czech beer.
Talking about food, This is one of the many dishes we consumed, aside from the best and traditional Turkish kebab I have ever eaten and Czech goulash in a bread bowl. Its a dill and mushroom soup, but it includes lemon and a poached egg. It wasn't really to my taste, but it sure does look good.
The Cathedral and Fort were beautiful. Patrolled by traditional guard and bursting with heritage, the pale walls hid beautiful rooms, churches and museums which you could explore.
The Nightlife is rather amazing too, with the hostel giving you all the information you could ever need for travel, heritage and even offering walking or, in this instance, Pub tours, which you attend in big groups from all hostels in the area. Above are the images of an underground club and Prague's most renowned drinks, beer and the 'artists' drink, Absinthe.
The city from a distance was breathtaking, to make the most of it the city even offered miniature-balloon tours.
There were too many architectural features to capture, so here are a select few.
The Astronomical Clock was certainly mesmerizing, performing every hour and attracting crowds to appreciate its tune and bowing figures that appeared in the top in rotation.
A traditional tavern, with pretzels hanging on the table.
Horses and Karts made a common appearance in the city centre.
Chateau Toja, A grand manor house/heritage site, now home to sculpture and artefacts of its own past. The image above is of the grand stairwell, in the center of which depict two titans fighting, and is adorned with many mythical figures.
This image is of a military horse in position of reference for the sculptor.
A more contemporary and rather macabre piece in the Chateau Troja gardens.
An adorable bridge just before the Charles Bridge. It is custom for lovers to engrave a lock and attach it to the romantic little scene, and in doing so eternally ensuring their love.
Upon the bridge it was bustling and lively with street artists and people, as well as statues that were important religiously, with people praying and touching the hands of the statues for blessing. I also noticed a number of jackdaws placing themselves symbolically onto the statues, but hey, I love corvids.
Alphonse Mucha's work adorned the street and had several exhibits in the city. Definitely an artist to be proud to have in your heritage.
Above are just some images of the design used in 'Cross Club' a techno-punk bar. It was divided into several floors and attracted arty people. The dance floor was an amazing cluster of techno-debris, all exploding as a cluster from the neon green DJ station. The music reverberated through your ribcage and just made you want to join the crowd of dancers/
Prague and Sir Toby's, I shall always treasure thee.
