This is Dad. Bonnie's dad. Having wrested the computer from Bonnie's grasp, I'm taking this opportunity to update all of you (well, both of you) who have been waiting excitedly for reports of my adventures.
It is 18:40 here in Prague on 20.11.08 and raining. Not that much, but the drops are really big, the kind that hurt your head when they hit it. Especially if you have a bald spot. That doesn't worry Bonnie so much but I, well, you know... So we are killing a little time before going in search of dinner and some excellent Czech beer.
Today was my first day in Prague, having driven over from Regensburg in Germany late yesterday afternoon. We made it a full one. Tons of walking and great commentary from my tour guide to make the sights that much more interesting. Apparently, Bon has been a stowaway on many of the History class's field trips and takes a lot of good mental notes.
I'll spare you the laundry list of things we did, but should mention breakfast in the hotel here. It comes with the price of the room - as in many European hotels - but I've never been to one that has such big fat chocolate creme-filled donuts! Congratulated myself on eating just one, but can't promise that sort of restraint on a continuing basis.
Our beautiful and informative tour guide.
Hanging with Hus in Old Town Square
How come Bonnie gets to do the big arms?
Statue of Franz Kafka and another weird individualYESTERDAY - Arrival in Prague - 19.11.08
Fate balanced its books with me this afternoon. Fair enough, after my escapades in Regensburg yesterday evening. The relative calm with which I cruised into the city exploded very quickly into a battle against no-entry and one-way signs. Apparently I missed one of the former, otherwise there would have been no need for one of Prague's polite young police officers to welcome me to his city with a traffic ticket. My misdeed seems to have cost about $27.50, though I'm doing that exchange rate in my head, so really not such a disaster after all. The nice thing is, I was having a hell of a time finding a bridge into the main part of Prague, and was able to get directions from him after the official paperwork was fully completed.
Enough for now - the rain seems to have slackened and it's time to eat and drink. More on events preceding my arrival as well as the future in our next installment. With thanks to Bonnie for her technical assistance, I now sign off.
1 comment:
Eagerly awaited the update...glad you arrived intact!
Your driving and luck with cars appears to be consistent! I do remember us beeping our horns aggressively as you were driving on the wrong side of the road (without a clue).
Please look out for Bonnie...for her key, her pass, etc. I fear she'd lose her head if it weren't attached!
I guess you've become old...you've referenced food in both blogs.
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