Kobi & Brian: Europe 2013-2014: Prague

We've been in the medieval city of Prague this week, and can't believe how old it looks! We've been in so many places with a lot of history on this trip, but nothing looks quite as ancient as Prague does. Some of the old gothic cathedrals (and there are a LOT - Prague is also called the City of Spires) look really spooky; lots of black and pointy detail to them. Some of them probably are haunted, so many people have been executed in Prague over the centuries. We even went into one cathedral that actually had a mummified arm hanging from the ceiling on a chain where a man tried to steal from the church.

Our hostel is really cool, it's got a bit of a hippy vibe and our room is decked out in an African theme. It's been really nice to have our own little kitchen and actually cook some meals for ourselves rather than eating out every night. We're making it a habit to go out for one traditional meal in each city so we do get to experience the local cuisine and not just make eggs on toast. Brian had rabbit for his traditional Czech meal and loved it.

Things we've loved about Prague:

Our 3 hour walking tour, complete with Czech tour guide Jirka (pronounced Prrrrrika)

Charles Bridge and all it's buskers and vendors

Hiring pedal boats and pedalling around the river for an hour to see the sites. We were peddling along, not a care in the world, and suddenly a ferry fog horned us and scared us to death, it was right behind us and we were in the way. We have never peddled so hard, my heart was about to burst. They really need to put rear view mirrors on those boats!

Taking a picnic up to some old castle ruins and spotting a squirrel. It was bright red with pointy ears and looked very similar to our dog.

Brian loves that everybody always has a beer in their hand (even the women). He bought a 500ml beer for 39cents the other day. I was tempted to order the bottle of Jacobs Creek Sparkling just to remind me of home, but it was $14 and I can get it for $6 at Dan Murphy's.

Next we're off to Budapest. I'm really excited because from here on in, the weather is warming up! It's in the high twenties in Budapest! Which means no more layering, no more bulky coats, and a bit of vitamin D. We've been looking forward to the warmer weather, but at the same time were trying not to wish any time away because we're having so much fun.

Love,
Kobi & Brian
Xxx