Saturday 18 August 2018

After our fast paced day yesterday we were quite tired. We both slept wonderfully and only woke up at 8:30 this morning and it was around 10:30 when we set off to meet Susan and Annmarie – South African friends of Lolz who now live in England but are spending the weekend in Prague.

At the station we met Kelly and Brian from our group. Together we worked out where to get our day passes – The Relay shop on the corner – and then travelled with them to the castle. After having our bags checked and finding Susan and Annmarie we explored the gardens which are really lovely.

After the castle we walked to the city center, had lunch at a restaurant on the water and then took a 2 hour cruise with Prague Boats.

There was no commentary but we enjoyed the afternoon, chatting with each other. We also met two couples – Australian and American – who had met each other on a tour. It was interesting chatting and solving the world’s problems together. South Africa might have its problems but it seems that even the Aussies stress over their leaders. And the Americans are in despair over theirs. But this trip has brought me to the realization that nothing is ever certain and we could all be plunged into disaster by some madman who manages to brainwash the masses.

But right now I’m living in the moment, concentrating on the positive and taking photos of the beauty that surrounds us.

We explored the city a bit after the cruise then sat at a pavement restaurant and had drinks and snacks before catching the Metro back to our hotel and having an early night as the next day would have an early start.

Prague is beautiful. I’d love to return one day. List of favourites so far: Amsterdam, Bruges (‘cos coffee and chocolate) Prague, Dresden, Berlin.