Praha part 2

Turns out none of the pics render which is super sadface! So I might try something new with this one!

So continuing with Prague, we started off our day making our way to Petrin Hill( it's a tower which resembles the Eiffel Tower and prolly as tall if you include the mountain it's built on). Also you get to see a complete view of the Prague castle Grounds. To get to the hill we took a nifty little funicular. Once up there we did the usual( taking pics) and not so usual( climbing the tower instead of taking the lift). Although Charu was fairly skeptical about the climb( it wasn't bad even if we were a little out of breath).

The hill conquered we went on back to the Old Town Square to fulfill an important request. You see, I hate beer. The after taste is acquired I here and well I haven't acquired it. So some of my friends back home insisted I try some. I was feeling generous so decided to give it a go. We tried what the tour guide claimed was the best beer in Prague: Pilsner urquell. Pretty good with a very mild after taste. Still I'm not convinced that beer is my drink.

Of course in all the eating and drinking we lost track of time and had to make a beeline for our Castle tour. The guide was late, but more than made up for it with his British accent. His bits reminded me of Eddie Izzard. The Brits do have their own sense of humor; I do "fancy" it though!

The castle was also up a hill, so we did some more quick out of breath climbing. The castle grounds also includes St. Vitus Cathedral, a little bit gothic and a little bit Neolithic with some renaissance archi thrown in there. Everyone gazed at the church oohing and aahing when it was pointed out to us that the drummer of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers was standing just a few feet away! Now, I like the peppers just as much as the next person but I couldn't bring myself to go up to him and get a picture. I think it was mostly laziness. (FYI, I threw this bit in here for my RHCP fans; I know they would be semi jealous)

We missed the changing of guards. ( in case you are wondering why I'm talking about here's a little background info). The Prague castle grounds is the primary diplomatic area of Prague. That's where the prezi resides, the embassies are present and all the important gov buildings are situated. But I digress. We missed the changing of guards in front of the palace because we were late by 2 mins. Why? Because the guide was showing us something wayyy cooler! Get this: there is a small raised section of ground which acts as the podium and 4 steps surrounds it in a semi circular fashion.( think a very small amphitheater). When you stand on the raised platform and speak, you hear yourself 10 times awesomer( it is now a word). Basically sounds like you are using a microphone. But just to the speaker. Everyone else hears you just the same! Not impressed? Fine! It's one of those things where you had to be there!

Saw more pretty buildings and prolly the best view of the castle grounds! Tour done, we made our way towards the Charles bridge. It's pretty and has statues on either side of the bridge, tons of shops and people who expect you to pay them for drawing your portrait. I mean, come on! More pretty pictures taken we walked across the bridge for some yum yum time. Crepes in the Czech may not be a thing but were super delicious and exactly what I needed.

So yeah, nothin scandalous, but a whole lotta good times on day 2!

That's all for now,
Much love,
Sonali
P.s.: you'll notice I have no pics but look for it on my Facebook post of this link
P.p.s: in case you are wondering what i did after, I spent the night writing my previous blog!

P.p.p.s: I'm in Munich now