This was not on my bucket list. Nor was it even on my radar. While standing amongst my friend’s cute, fuzzy, stuffed toy resembling, Alpacas she invited me to the shearing to be held months away. I was forwarned about the process. And, was expecting trauma and pig-like screaming. The first order of business; corralContinue reading “Alpaca Shearing day.”
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Oops
The problem with managing two blogs sometimes it causes a glitch. My apologies as I developed my final Prague post on my local trail blog. You can find it here: Special Prague moments, and what I learned.
Prague. The metal museum.
This guy caught my eye as we wandered around the cubist architecture of Prague. With a ten year old grandson, Minions are ever present. Did not expect to see him amongst the ancient architecture of Prague. The museum is great fun. It transforms scrap metal into sculptures representing all aspects of our collective culture. And,Continue reading “Prague. The metal museum.”
Prague cobblestones
The cobblestones of Prague are artwork unto themselves. Some, a standard design. High heels not recommended. Art is under foot. Needless to say, all these cobblestones require maintenance. Beautiful, creative, and the added bonus is the stoccato traffic music. Please like, comment, subscribe, and let me know what you enjoyed about Prague. Check out myContinue reading “Prague cobblestones”
Prague. Walk along the Vltva River.
I love to wander. Whether in the woods of NH, USA, or the streets of Boston. One sees so much more ambling along. Walking down from the castle, (see blog post on Vysehrad castle), is a tricky descent. As an aging American, even hiking down from a mountain top requires focus. The long, steep trekContinue reading “Prague. Walk along the Vltva River.”
2021-2022 Years of change
How ignorant one can be when one doesn’t want to believe or tune in to the signals a loved one tried hard to hide. It has been a while since my husband went to join his hunting dogs in the perfect covert. He and his beloved companions, almost 20 collected over the years, were joinedContinue reading “2021-2022 Years of change”
Vysehrad Castle – a MUST visit.
The artist from whom I purchased my two lovely watercolours recommended a trip to Vysehrad. So glad I listened. My travels have taught me to always get advice from locals. As a hiker, my preferred mode of transportation is my feet. They led me to: A very impressive entrance. The grounds are beautiful, filled withContinue reading “Vysehrad Castle – a MUST visit.”
Prague Music 🎶
The Czech Republic has given us many notable composers and musicians. Dvorak, Smetana,known as the father of Czech music Janacek, Gassman and Mahler, to name a few. Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni premiered in Prague. The movie Amadeus was partially filmed in Prague. Street musicians are everywhere. Take in a concert at the Clementinum mirror chapel,Continue reading “Prague Music 🎶”
Prague Castle
A cold, rainy, bluster day. Prague Castle and the Cathdral of St. Vitus. The Castle regally stands with a great view of the city below. The detail. Such great craftsmanship. We did not stop to see the Crown jewels as the line was long. We did get to see the changing of the guard. TheContinue reading “Prague Castle”
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”
Self Employed Again 