We woke up to a sunny morning in Prague today. After eating breakfast and getting ready, Madeline, Matt, and I headed over to Wenceslas Square to take pictures of the architecture and visit the neighboring Old Town Square that we didn't get a chance to visit yesterday. Ben decided to stay at the hostel because he felt rather sick from the cold he caught earlier this week from Madeline.
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| A house near our hostel |
After wandering throughout the squares, we managed to get yelled at for standing on the grass to take pictures of the opera house, so we decided it was time to cross the river and attempt to find the Prague Castle.
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| The opera house |
In order to cross the river, we used the bridge across from St. Charles so we could photograph the old landmark. We then wandered through the souvenir shops near the main tourist street and were able to find some nice items. Madeline wanted to panhandle on the busy street, so we left her singing and playing her ukulele while we tried to find the castle. It turned out to be at the top of the hill and we bought tickets for the short tour, meaning we were able to tour the castle, the basilica, and the cathedral.
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| St. Charles bridge |
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| The outside of the cathedral on Prague Castle grounds |
After dinner, Matt said he wanted to take a thirty minute nap so after purchasing some snacks for the train ride tomorrow, we went back to the hostel. However, instead of napping, he decided to play cards. I told everyone we should leave at seven so that I had time to take pictures with my non-flash camera before it got dark. When seven rolled around, no one was ready to leave, so I decided to strike out on my own.
I found my way to Petrin Hill and was sad to see all of the attractions closed after I got off the funicular. I was able to walk around and take pictures of the mini eiffel tower, but it wasn't the same. I wish I could have gone during the day. The same goes for my visit to the Fred Astaire Dancing House immediately after, but at least I got to see it. I stopped at a grocery store afterward and bought some fruit before making my way back to the hostel.
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| The mini Eiffel tower |
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| A terrible picture of the dancing house |
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