Final Destination... Prague

The Astrological Clock

The last stop on my Eastern Europe spring break trip was Prauge.  So many of my friends had raved about it before my arrival so I couldn't wait to experience it for myself.  Like Budapest, this is another city that I believe can only be described as magical.  Just walking the streets that first morning, I could tell what a wonderful, laid-back feel the city had.

View from the top of the tower

The first stop on my list of things to see was the Astrological Clock, one of Prague's most famous sights.  After admiring it from the outside, we decided to climb the tower to the top, where we had an incredible view of the city below.  Back down in the square, the city seemed to be getting ready for Easter.  Trees were decorated with streamers and eggs and several giant, painted eggs were strewn throughout.  I spent the rest of the day leisurely exploring the city, stumbling upon the many treasures Prague had to offer.  The Saint Charles Bridge was one of the main wonders we got to enjoy that afternoon.  The bridge was filled with so much variety.  Jewelry, paintings, and

The John Lennon wall

Next we found our way to the John Lennon wall on the other side of the bridge.  The wall was filled with bright colors and messages from people all over the world.  I spent quite some time reading all of the different messages and even added my own, tying myself with the others around the world who had visited the wall before me.

Saint Vitus Cathedral

We spent the evening at the Saint Vitus Cathedral.  Though it was closed by the time we got there, just hanging out outside of the cathedral was such a great time in itself.  As was the rest of Prague, everything there was so calm and relaxed.  Sitting on top of the hill where the Cathedral was, we could also see the city down below for yet another gorgeous view of the city.
From there we could see the sun setting on the river, an incredible sight against the backdrop of the city.
The next day was filled with the same kinds of leisurely explorations, soaking up this incredible new culture and enjoying the beautiful views that seemed to appear every time I turned a corner.  I went back to the Saint Charles Bridge that evening where I enjoyed another beautiful sunset and wandered about, enjoying the music of the Bridge Band and the company of the rich culture around me.

Sun setting over the Saint Charles Bridge