Author Archives: Miki Clements

Prague – Trade Fair Palace

We piled into the motor coach. As mentioned, those drivers navigate the narrow streets and parked cars impressively. The building itself is a monument to Modern Architecture and was built in the 1920s. Until the 1950s trade fairs were held here, hence the name Trade Fair Palace. The building was then transformed into an administrativeContinue reading “Prague – Trade Fair Palace”

Prague. Communism. 1948-1989

Our incredible guide Dagmar gave a personalized lecture on living under Communism. Structured education, fear of reprisal for speaking out. The favored rich got richer, the rest got poorer. She participated in Protests in Wenceslaus Square. She told us how the secret service always wore brown shoes. They were ignorant that the protestors, who wereContinue reading “Prague. Communism. 1948-1989”

Prague, up the hill

Behind the hotel is the Kinsky Garden, providing this country girl with a break from roadways, trams and buildings. National Museum-Orthographic Sadly, the building was closed as I explored the area. The lawn in front is a haven for dog owners, complete with a pup pool. The dogs of Prague are very lucky. Dagmar saidContinue reading “Prague, up the hill”

Prague, Architecture

This is an “Art and Architecture ” tour, day 3 was devoted to the Architecture theme. But first. A word about breakfast. “The most important meal of the day”. The Petr hotel provided breakfast, and an afternoon snack. Upon arrival on the first day I had a chance to interact with a Chicago couple onContinue reading “Prague, Architecture”

Prague 2

Our first get-together was scheduled for 5pm. Dagmar gave us an introduction to the city, our itinerary, and helpful tips. Transportation; which tram numbers stop nearby. Currency; which ATMs to avoid. Pilsner is cheaper than water at restaurants. Communication; a simple hello can mean a lot. I used a cheat sheet stashed in my pocket.Continue reading “Prague 2”

Prague, 2024

1pm. Nashua NH bus to Logan. 6.05pm Lufthansa, Logan to Franfort. 7.20am Arrive Frankfort 10.05am Lufthansa, Frankfort to Prague. 11.05am, arrive Prague. Mini bus to hotel. Arrival 12pm ish. Prague; my first European trip. A tour seemed a good way to initiate. Previously, travel was college, or family. The journey started after losing my husbandContinue reading “Prague, 2024”

Voluntarily snowed in.

Or, Life after Death pt. 3 There is no noise. The trees are laden with snow. Sometimes I can hear the refrigerator running. And, sometimes I can hear my thoughts. My adorable husband has been gone almost 2 years. 2 years! Looking back, the first year was a blur, though unbeknownst to me. There wereContinue reading “Voluntarily snowed in.”

Life after Death

A multi-part journal Last July 2022, I lost my best traveling companion. People ask “How are you doing?” My stock answer is; “It’s an adjustment.” Some days are better than most. My husband was not a great provider, raconteur, or helper around the house, but he was a kind man who loved me totally andContinue reading “Life after Death”

Wanderings around Boston.

As mentioned in the cover page; Fridays are spent in Boston. My options: Blog in the Dana Farber cafeteria, quite nice by the way, and warm in winter. Explore the MFA, I am a member, good on not so great weather days. Wander around Boston, perfect for better weather. With better weather and wanting exercise,Continue reading “Wanderings around Boston.”