Central Europe Trip: Friday June 7 2013

The train arrived at 19:21, on time, at Prague Hlavni Nadr Station. The last three days, with just one night in Bratislava and one night in Vienna, had taken its toll, so we immediately decided to take a taxi to our hotel. It was a nice evening and on the short trip to the hotel we agreed that even though we were exhausted we needed to get out and find somewhere to eat.

At the hotel, after checking in, getting rid of our bags and having a quick freshen up, we had enough rekindled energy to get us out for the evening. At this stage we were unsure of the tram system so opted to walk to the banks of the Vltava and follow it to the old town,. This was a little further than expected or maybe it was just that we were still tired. A map would have been useful as both our phones GPS seemed to be playing up. I had a map that was in the guide book that Jo and James had bought me as an early birthday present, but had left it back at the hotel. :-/

Eventually we found the river, it was clear that the waters had receded somewhat however the river was still ferocious. Some sections of the flood barriers were still in situ and a number of areas were cautioned off as there was still flood water present. There were barriers and police preventing anyone getting on or crossing the Charles Bridge.

From the bridge we walked to the Old Town Square, it is quite stunning, especially at night with all the buildings lit up, so we spent a fair amount of time in the square ambling around and doing the the tourist thing. From the square we walked a few streets until we came across the Hard Rock Cafe and opted to eat there. After we had eaten far too much and still tired we took a taxi back to our hotel.

I awoke this morning, later than I usually do, looked out of our window to see a beautiful blue sky over the tops of the terracotta roofs. I can't wait to get out and explore Prague some more, once I have published this blog, showered and dressed.

Prague Hlavni Nadr Station