I didn't write yesterday because I really didn't have much to report other than the fact that poured rain . I spent the day doing a little shopping and walking around in the rain period there was really nothing you could do period this is when the apartment comes in handy and I spent a good part of my day here .
When I got up this morning I had intended to go to Prague Castle and spend the day up there. However I have forgotten today was Pride and there was a parade taking place right outside my door .It didn't start until 12:30 so I have done my metro and went over and bought concert tickets for tonight.
I was back in time to see the parade period it made a complete circle around wenceslas Square period I couldn't believe the number of people that were marching. American companies like Microsoft, IBM and Johnnie Walker were all represented as was the American Embassy . There were a few outrageous outfits but for the most part it was pretty tame. They did not seem to be any protests eye problems with pride parade period many of the older Czechs just ignored the whole thing . People came from all over Europe to join in the parade and most of the European tourist were quite fine with the whole thing .It was very well organised and the police were really good about everything . One thing I did notice that I really didn't like was that people here can openly drink any time of the day or night and many of the participants in the parade were drinking hard liquor and it was certainly taking its effects before any of the days festivities had gotten underway . By the time this was over I made my way up to the Castle .
I was back in time to see the parade period it made a complete circle around wenceslas Square period I couldn't believe the number of people that were marching. American companies like Microsoft, IBM and Johnnie Walker were all represented as was the American Embassy . There were a few outrageous outfits but for the most part it was pretty tame. They did not seem to be any protests eye problems with pride parade period many of the older Czechs just ignored the whole thing . People came from all over Europe to join in the parade and most of the European tourist were quite fine with the whole thing .It was very well organised and the police were really good about everything . One thing I did notice that I really didn't like was that people here can openly drink any time of the day or night and many of the participants in the parade were drinking hard liquor and it was certainly taking its effects before any of the days festivities had gotten underway . By the time this was over I made my way up to the Castle .
I think I had mentioned the crowds in Prague. When I got to the castle I hit never seen anything quite like it. People were waiting in line to get into the shops to buy things. There's a lane that runs down the side of the mountain with a castle is that's all shops and people were waiting in line to get down that lame. Although I went in and saw things I can honestly say it was not enjoyable. What I found is many of these tourists are just rude . One guy at the castle actually push me out of the way because he want to take picture. Prague is also really caught on with the Japanese which should be no surprise .
Tonight I went to see a concert by the Czech Republic chamber Orchestra . It was in Rudolphinium, a building named after crown prince Rudolph son of Franz Josef period it was an absolutely stunning hall and the concert while short was very good. They played some Vivaldi, Mozart, and Ravel. It was a great hall and the seats were very comfortable which was very nice.
After the concert was over it was getting dark and I went to take pictures of Prague Castle after the concert was all over it was getting dark and I went to take pictures of Prague castle and the Charles bridge all lit up at night . The beauty of the castle all lit up did not disappoint, unfortunately pictures like these I can look best on my phone but I broke the lens cover on my phone and as a result it's not taking very good pictures. But I have to keep reminding myself worst things could happen. I have one more full day in Prague and I really haven't decided what I'm going to do with it. Although it has been extremely crowded it has been a wonderful trip to Prague. If you haven't been you really should think about going. But I wouldn't go in August again.
Next month is the anniversary of Czech independence period they r commemorating the Russian invasion in 1968 in the invasion of the Nazis during World War II period they have beautiful displays around the city of pictures and narrative to tell the story and they had a video that was playing in the town square period it was a wonderful reminder to the people of the contribution people made to make their country independent. As I watch The Parade and I could see the display about independence I thought it was very appropriate to wear together because they fought so that the people today in Prague could have the Pride parade.
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