Last Day in Prague

Just when I think I'm done with Prague and that this will be my last trip, I discover once again the charm of this unbelievable City .

I was up and out early this morning as I wanted to make the English Mass at St Thomas Church in Malastranska. It said they would be an English Mass at 9:30. Of course I was late and it took me a few minutes to find it, and thankfully the priest was long-winded . Unfortunately he was long in Czech. No matter ! I could get the gist of everything he was saying . The church itself was a hidden gem period the altar and the paintings for absolutely exquisite. Although the congregation was very sparse they were very friendly and at the kiss of Peace everybody came to shake my hand . I stayed for a while after mass just to take in the beauty of this beautiful church.

The next thing in my plan was to go down to the Charles Bridge and prices from the Castle to the old part of the city. As I walk down the street I noticed this go away that was opened with the sign on it. Of course I had to check it out period it was the building which houses the Czech Senate . it was free to go in so when I went. It was had beautiful gardens and fountains and the building itself was very old and stately . The statuary made me think of Mitch McConnell and our Senate. Check out the pictures below.

Now I'm onto the Charles Bridge Although it's crowded it's nowhere near as crowded as there has been other days. I am able to walk across the bridge easily and take some pictures where I want to take some. The View from the Bridge on a beautiful day I just phenomenal period you can look up and see the Castle area, there are hundreds of boats on the Vtlava River. the Sun is warm but the year makes it comfortable.

As I walk across the bridge there are several people begging. I find it very odd how they prostrate themselves on the bridge so that they can see the faces of the people walking by. I assume they do it out of embarrassment so they face cannot be seen. Most of them have a dog with them which I find interesting. Possibly the dog evokes sympathy that they may not get without the dog. Few people give to them. You could actually go through a week salary given to each one you see each day.
There was a festive atmosphere on the other side of the bridge. The roads in the old section of the city and narrow and cobblestoned. Every shop is open and all the restaurants that have sidewalk space a full. Its not only tourists the there many locals out on a Sunday afternoon. I'd like to buy marionettes for Callan and Addie but I'm not sure whether they are just too young to have them and I don't want them to get hurt with them .
When thing I've noticed is the Czech people love donuts. They are everywhere and they are eating them all the time. The Czech people smoke incessantly. Its only since June they can't smoke in restaurants and pubs . It is so much nicer without the smoke . Another thing is they are not a warm people period they are very somber but they love their beer .

After a much needed nap comma I said out for dinner and I went to a pizza place that was recommended by Lonely Planet. The pizza rivalled the Brown Jug in Chelsea . It was fantastic. The waitress told me to come back again and I certainly would like to .

When leaving there comma I had intended to go back and pack and get ready to move on tomorrow. But I just couldn't do that . I headed down to the river for one last look at Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge . I waited and waited for the skies to darken so I could take my last few pictures. It is such a magnificent sight . I could look at it every night it is just so beautiful .

I really wish I had a few more days here. I'm really getting into the groove . Its a city in Europe that I think I could probably live in . it's busy but not too busy and there is plenty to do . I know I probably won't ever come back here again but I can always hope that I can and will come back.

On to Cessky Krumlov