The train ride from Budapest to Prague is seven hours! In my journal on the train I wrote, “Hungry! Hot! Yuck! But so lucky!”
And, lucky I am. Prague is, “Romantic! Beautiful! Historic!” I instantly fell in love with this city, which was not something I expected for the Czech Republic.
Red rooftops litter the skyline of Prague, or Praha.
We spent our first evening relaxing, tasting Czech beer and doing laundry for the first time in two weeks. Whew! Here is what else we did while in Prague, and if you make it to the bottom of this post you will see the John Lennon Tribute Wall…
The following morning was so-incredibly-fun. On our way to Prague’s famous astronomical clock we stumbled across a Saturday market, which is definitely my favorite thing to do in the world.
I would imagine the market had about 100-125 vendors.
We spent about two hours at the market, maybe more. I bought a lot of artwork and a hand carved wooden mask for my collection.
After refueling with some Korean food we were ready to see the Astronomical Clock, and we happened to make it right on the hour. When the hour strikes trumpets salute the Stare Mesto Square and a little skeleton pulls the string to ring the clock tower bells.
This clock is very similar to Bern Switzerland’s Zytglogge clock.
Taylor is obsessed with skeletons, so naturally she loved this clock.
Stare Mesto
We eventually made it Prague’s historical Charles Bridge, a pedestrian bridge decorated with 30 statues watching those who cross over from Old Town to the Prague Castle.
Statue silhouettes can be seen across Charles bridge over the river Vltava.
Statue silhouettes can be seen across Charles bridge over the river Vltava.
River Vltava Sunset – Prague Castle in the distance.
Entry to the Charles Bridge
Sarah on Charles Bridge
After making it across the bridge we ventured in and out of shops and cathedrals on our way up to the hill to Prague Castle.
Boats on the Vltava
Ruby red cars…
Prague Street Art
We also tried Absinthe ice cream – don’t worry there were no effects!
I snapped this photo for fun after the ice cream.
Okay so I know this post is incredibly long but we covered a lot of ground in two days and I can’t leave anything out! So if you’re still reading – thank you 
St. Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas Church
Prague Palace Cathedral – Gorgeous!!!!
Inside the Prague Palace Cathedral
Stained glass reflections…
Mirrored images
Stained glass and sharpened images…
Stained Art
Prague Palace – Changing of the Guard
You’ve made it! Yes, it is possible that this post will end. Only after I share the best part – pictures of the John Lennon Tribute Wall. Thanks for reading and enjoy!
Bye for now!
Great photos – thanks for sharing!
Posted by cravesadventure | April 17, 2012, 7:47 pmThank you for reading!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 18, 2012, 7:47 pmThank you for the tour. I’ve always wanted to go there so it’s great to see these pictures. Your scarf goes well with the wall too!
Posted by Sheila Hurst | April 18, 2012, 7:35 pmHi Sheila! Thanks for the comment, I’m glad I could be your tour guide
And yes, that is my friend Sarah and her scarf does go very well, it’s one of my favorite pictures of her. 
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 18, 2012, 7:45 pmI also fell in love with Prague (as did everyone I know who’s been there) when I visited. It’s a beautiful place to walk around, and it seems to be very creative too – there was a lot of street art around when I was there. Gutted I never saw the John Lennon wall! Great post and great photos, this has brought back some good memories. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by The Imprismer | April 21, 2012, 11:58 amHi there! I’m glad I could take you back down memory lane, especially to a time that you enjoyed. Thanks for commenting and for the compliments!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | April 22, 2012, 5:30 pmGreat pictures, makes me wants to visit all those places…
Posted by Nin | May 8, 2012, 4:40 amThank you! I would recommend visiting whatever your heart seeks
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 8, 2012, 4:24 pmBrilliant captures and information. The place looks so rich in history.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by gardenerat60 | May 9, 2012, 8:07 amYou’re very welcome. Thank you for reading!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 23, 2012, 7:38 pm