Prague
Glorious!
Hey all. This past Monday was a bank holiday here in England, so I decided to burn a couple days of holiday to spend 4 days in Prague. Taking advantage of cheap flights and cheap everything in the Czech Republic is good!
I went with a group of 5 Scots to celebrate the marriage of my good friend Graham, a Scotsman whom I met in Kingston while he was doing his Master's at Queen's. Long story, but he's already technically married and his wife allowed him to have a posthumous (not the right word, I know, but perhaps it applies in this case?? ;)) stag do. Anyway, kilts and undershirts were the order of the weekend and I was made an honorary Scot for the weekend. Better than being classed as American all the time as is the usual.
Prague is a beautiful city often called the Capital of Central Europe. It was one of the few that was spared from destruction through the wars, and as a result, lots of the old architecture is still around.
Here are some more pictures:
Charles bridge in the foreground, and a very large castle in the back.
One of the main attractions is an astronomical clock that is housed in an old church in the main square. Loads of tourists turn up to watch the show on the hour and get their pockets picked by the locals, if they're not careful. Luckily, kilts don't have pockets.
Of course, it wasn't all sightseeing. Had to take advantage of the 20 pence pints of pilsner.
Czech beer is delicious.
Me and Graham in the square.
That's it for now. I highly recommend visiting Czech.
-Dan
posted by Dan at 7:28 PM
4 Comments:
Hey Bro,
Nice skirt, but we can't see your "ripped" legs under that kilt!
Looks like a beautiful city, we'll have to try and visit someday. What does 20 pence work out to in CAN$?
Anyways, can't wait until Christmas when you come home. Joshua is looking forward to meeting his uncle. :)
Cheers
Mark, Margot and Joshua
You make me smile Dan, the blogs are great...I also enjoyed the kilt picture...where's your "sporan"?
The locals don't seem to think this is anything out of the ordinary? Odd race!
thanks for sharing the fun
sue... sporan's cost money, whereas ladies skirts bought from a thrift shop cost only 7.50. and believe me, we couldn't walk more than 10 metres without someone wanting to take our picture! what a laugh!
mark... 20p < $0.50. yeah.
Well I never thought that I would see the day that my son would willingl wear a skirt!! And in public too! You are a hoot Dan and obviously having the time of your life! Good for you...I am envious! Am looking forward to Xmas and seeing you wear your 'new' attire here in Puslinch. Joshua won't know what to think!!!!!!:):)
Love
Mom
P.S. Loved the pictures!
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