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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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.”
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”
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, 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”
Self Employed Again 