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July 22, 2015 I'm going to start today to record on a daily basis whatever happens to strike my fancy. So, it is a very cool breezy day. I just posted 5 short book reviews to The Monthly Reading Challenge. I'm suppose to put away some winter wood today from the woodpile outside but I'm playing hookey from work to write so starting this blog will get done. I'm having a daily fight with a flock of English Sparrows that are trying to take over my barn. They are making a terrible mess so they have to go. I have destroyed several nests so far they don't leave but they get out of the barn when I am around. I'm just starting the fight so I guess I don't know how far I have to go to discourage them. I'm trying not to spread myself to thin on WDC because I find so many things that are interesting here and I am trying to work on a new story. I really enjoy sitting at my desk with a cup of tea and reading blogs on WDC. |
Lyn - champagne helicopter tour: The champagne in out and the water is in. I want all my mental abilities to store facts as I go about France soaking up culture. This helecoptor tour gives a view of a lot of France. Outside the city the farm plots that furnish the big Farmers Market are visible. In 1949 Aldo Leopold turned people's attention to ecology with his writings in an almanac. The green movement is evident every where we have been in Europe so far. France is a leader in its attitude toward ecology. About 1983 27 Green Party members won seats in the West German Legislature. After studying American Democracy Alexis De Tocqueville wrote a book that aimed to help Europe become Democratized. No where is Democracy more needed than in the Green movement. Being up so high above the city we are able to look down and see (oops! just spun around the Eiffel Tower. Wow we are up high. Keep that door closed!) the parks in all their glory. Trees and trails and plantings with patterns how beautiful. The green movement in France as wells as other cities we have visited shows its presence in the new buildings since WWII. Every city is moving the spirit of their city toward peace by building parks that sooth the soul. Humans may be a prominent race but they cannot live with out the sheep and wolves. Both species are part of the way we see the earth and lead us toward understanding that without accepting all species and finding out their place in life we may miss a vital part of life. A key to living. ![Merit Badge in Blogging
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| Versailles Gardens, Effel Tower and Miscellaneous This Quote is from a Book: Ideals and Ideologies, by Terence Ball and Richard Dagger Antoine Louis Claude Destutt, Comte de Tracy (1754-1836 “De Tracy coined the term “Ideology” when ideas inspired many thousands to test their powers in politics and to put their immediate material interests, even lives, at risk.” Ideology originated in the French Revolution era. Paris is considered the City of Light. As we biked through the beautiful gardens I thought about France as a whole. The parks are called the “Lungs of Paris” They cover 60 acres of botanical gardens. Incorporating a zoo and a natural history museum keeps tourists and residents a like returning often to visit. I rode with Blue Moon part of the time but we got separated after while. Later I caught up with Panda Paws on a unicycle.  France has such a rich and varied history. During the Roman times France was called Gaul. The people of Gaul were considered less refined by the Romans. However, Rome regarded Gaul as a prize. The people were hardy and able to battle with vigor. Not only is there a Roman aqueduct, but a Roman bath, Amphitheater and barracks still remain as a tourist attraction. Yesterday we visited a vast farmers market near the Louve. Paris is the seat of Artistry. The people of France make pottery, Lace, fabric and tapestry, and wine. Acres of flowers are grown for the scent market. Fresh bouquets of flowers are sold every where. Even into neighboring countries. Strasbourg Gothic Cathedral is famous for it’s 42 foot wide rose window made of stained glass. And, there is a shrine to Joan of Arc the French heroine falsely accused of witch craft and burned at the stake. Later in the day we traveled as a group to Gustave Eiffel’s tower. It is really Frances tower built in 1889 for the world’s fair. At one time, it was the tallest building in the world. Eiffel directed the building of the tower. The tower is 984 feet tall. Now, there is a powerful TV transmitting station right on top of it. The elevator ride is a lark. I find their political history as interesting as the way they run their farms and meet the social and political needs of the country. |
4 days in Paris  The 4 seasons is an experience all on its own. I think the hotels ans hostels we stay in are one individual trip. Can you imagine the rolled eyes of the staff as our group arrived in hiking shoes and back packs?   The Louvre: We were cautioned not to carry even our day packs to the Louvre. We just took only the absolutely necessary pocket ID, change, etc. It was kind of intimidating yet reassuring to see all the security. The signs of the Times have been all around us as we travel but never so visible as here in the museum. Today, as I viewed the masterpieces, I watched history unfold before my eyes as I walked through the exhibits. Each person in our group, Blue Moon, Princess Megan Rose, Neva, Kittania, Wake Up And Live~into Summer, Finn O'Flaherty, Jelly Fish, Panda Paws, Sandra Lyn, seemed to have a different favorite place to stop and stare as we moved through different rooms. Then a rest at the 4 Seasons before dinner. I used it to put down some written words about today's experience and the trip to Paris. Dinner at the Moulin Rouge. What a site and sight to behold. The special dinner with china dinner ware was ritzy. They even served me tea instead of wine when I requested it. Although, the waiter smiled in a quirky way, so I laughed. This trip is an experience to cherish. |
Lyn sent us to Amsterdam today: The Hotel is comfy. The train ride is a part of the sight seeing. If I fall asleep I will miss something. Carly, sally, Blue Moon Princess Megan Rose, Neva, all of us sat close and told some of the stories we are learning as we travel. Like I found out in The Chezh Republic that Jabba the Hut was named for a Chezh toad and snake. Amsterdam is a bike city. Everyone rides bikes to everywhere. The best place for wandering is the Jordaan or 9 street area. Where all the individually owned art galleries, courtyards with gardens, antique shops, restaurants, and bars are located. A series of scenic, narrow streets which are all connected. The Rijksmuseum is an art and history museum. I like the connection, I think all art is representative in some way to history. I saw Rembrandt paintings there. This is the city where Ann Frank's family hid from the Nazis. They say the best time to visit is really early in the morning because of the amount of visitors. Sometimes, it is difficult to get in. The Van Gogh Museum is a site to contemplate. Best of all I like the large square, another good place to wander and see presentations of art, open air markets and even a paddling pool you can cool off your feet here. In the winter they flood it to use as an ice skating rink. You can buy a city card to use for canal cruises and hop on hop off tours. The canal was built to hold the sea at bay. At night the bridges crossing the canal are all aglow with lights. Visiting the Bloomenmark floating Tulip Market was an adventure. Amsterdam and tulips is as necessary as ice cream and cones.    ![Merit Badge in Blog Camping
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| Since we had our choice today. I went back to the center of Hamburg and visited a service at ST. Michaels. Then I toured the model train exhibit. Several years ago I started collecting Thomas Trains. My grandchildren spend time setting up all the track when they visit so the floors are covered with trains and track while they are visiting. This exhibit was really the right place for a model train enthusiasts. It was a good place for big kids. (No! I'm not senile) I viisited a nice restaurant for lunch and found a place to take back some snacks. The rest of the day I read a good book and retired early. Maybe I will hear about the night life from Sandra Lyn or SB Musing Minx tomorrow. |
| b}August 20th HamburgIt's only 2 hours on the train. We're back to a hostel in Hamburg http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Pyjama-Park-Schanzenviertel/Hamburg... We're dumping our stuff and we're off to a day of exploring you choose, its a hop on, hop off bus. I got you the skip the lines option. https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductDetail?product=3880HAM01&d=1962... Hop On Off Tour Stops - Departure Main Train Station Main train station - Kirchenallee Ferdinandstor Holzdamm - Hotel Atlantik Fonteney - Hotel Intercontinental Hallerstrasse Rothenbaumchaussee Johnsallee Moorweidenstrasse - Hotel Elysee Marseiller Strabe - Hotel SAS Plaza Bei den Kirchenhofen Sievekingplatz Gansemarkt Dammtorstrasse - Hotel Oper Esplanade - Hotel Baseler Hof Neuer Jungfernstieg - Hotel Four Seasons Town hall square Rodingsmarkt - Hotel Steigenberger St Michaelis Church Seewartenstrasse - Hotel Hafen Hamburg Reeperbahn St. Pauli Fishmarket Port landing piers 1-2 (departure harbor cruise) Auf dem Sande Shanghaiallee Tube Steinstrasse Main train station - Spitalerstrasse we'll meet up at 6pm for a short sailing experience on Lake Alster before dining at Restaurant Hala at Beselerplatz 11, 22607 Hamburg, Germany https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d8052433-Reviews-Barca_BOA... Enjoy a 1-hour small-group sunset cruise on a traditional sailing boat in the middle of Hamburg. Set the sails and enjoy the panoramic views of Hamburg's city from a beautiful two master. No sailing experience from you is required! Your skipper will guide your tour on the Alster lake. Enjoy a cool drink (beer, bubbles, soft drink - one drink included in ticket) on board. Relax and escape from the hazzle of the city. Before we head out for game night I've got a huge surprise for you, I overheard and talking about McDonald's. I haven't had a chicken nugget in such a long time either. That's my junk food toxin occasionally with hot mustard sauce. *Facepalm* https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187331-d5510442-Reviews-McDonald_... After dinner we're going to do game night Hamburg style. These places got rave reviews. I'm sure one of them will appeal. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d8045977-Reviews-One_Way_O... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d9605450-Reviews-TwistedRo... https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187331-d7591283-Reviews-Hidden_in... if not we can continue our pillow wars. That Kittee and Norb are up to something, I can feel it. Quote for the day from the Bible: The book of Daniel chapter 10 We checked into the Hostel which is clean and bright. It is just a basic place to lay our heads but will be adequate for tired travelers. We caught a hop on hop off bus fro the first part of the days sight seeing. Hamburg is the 2nd largert city in Germany. It houses close to 2 million people. The history includes the destruction of the city in WWII and its continued growth since then into a modern city of beauty. It is situated on the river Elbe. The older buildings in the center of the city were rebuilt after the war. Special features are the port which is not only beautiful but functional as an important port. We visited the City Hall, the square in the center of the city, and of course St. Michael s. Not only are the buildings rising tall into the sky but the many spires on buildings and the artistic flag pole is beautiful. The city has a lake in its center. The people have created green parks to offer a restful scenic place. Canals through out the city can be explored by paddle boat. We certainly enjoyed our cruise on the two masted ship. Although St Michael s was destroyed twice by fire and damaged in WWII the church today is place of peace and prayer. Dinner and a game was arranged to bring the day to a halt with activity and interest. |
| August 19th Berlin We'll meet up at 8 am for our adventure in Dresden Absorb the wealth of culture and elegant architecture found in Dresden, longstanding hub of German arts, during this 10-hour day trip from Berlin. Begin with a guided tour of the city center on foot, learning about its history as you explore the Zwinger palace, Semperoper (Semper Opera) and Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). Then spend the afternoon independently, wandering through the city’s lush parks, baroque architecture or lovely riverbanks along the Elbe, offering skyline views. This Berlin to Dresden visit also includes transport by air-conditioned coach. Highlights Full-day trip to Dresden from Berlin Take a guided walking tour of Dresden and learn about the city’s fascinating history See top Dresden attractions, such as the Semperoper, the Frauenkirche and the Zwinger Stroll along the river Elbe and enjoy beautiful views of the city Enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure Transport by comfortable, modern, air-conditioned minivan Dinner is at 7:30pm Spend a night out at one of the most famous sites in Berlin with “An Evening at Charlottenburg Palace,” a dinner and concert experience with the Berlin Residence Orchestra, plus a tour of the palace. Enjoy a 3-course candlelight dinner in the Palace Orangery. Then take in the classical sounds of the Berlin Residence Orchestra, performing selections from Bach, Handel, Mozart and more. Choose from four ticket categories. At intermission, VIP seat holders receive a glass of champagne. This event regularly sells out weeks in advance, so book early. Highlights Berlin Residence Orchestra concert at Charlottenburg Palace Panoramic view of Berlin's main highlights as Bellevue Palace, the Government, District and the Reichstag 3-course dinner before the concert at Charlottenburg Palace Orangery Enjoy a self-guided tour of the palace, the largest in Berlin Listen to renowned Berlin musicians playing Bach, Mozart and more Read more about 'An Evening at Charlottenburg Palace' Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert by the Berlin Residence Orchestra - Berlin | Viator at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/An-Evening-at-Charlottenburg-Palace-Palace-T... Read more about Dresden Day Trip from Berlin - Berlin | Viator at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Dresden-Day-Trip-from-Berlin/d488-5560DRESDE... Quotes for the Day: 1.“There must be tons of human bone meal in the ground.”Slaughterhouse-five by Kurt Vonnegut (1922-2007 2. "During the First World War, I told her, Hitler had been a runner, delivering messages between the German trenches, and he was disgusted by seeing his fellow soldiers visit French brothels. To keep the Aryan bloodlines pure,and prevent the spread of venereal disease, he commissioned an inflatable doll that Nazi troops could take into battle. Hitler himself designed the dolls to have blond hair and large breasts. The Allied firebombing of Dresden destroyed the factory before the dolls could ever go into wide distribution." Author: Chuck Palahniuk 1. https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-dresden 2.http://topfamousquotes.com/quotes-about-dresden/ As I walked around Dresden I became curious about its modern beauty. Further probing into the history of the building revealed some startling information. From February 13 to February 15, 1945 (I was approximately 3 weeks old) Dresden was smashed flat by hundreds of fire bombs dropped by allied bombers. Thousands to hundreds of thousands of civilians were killed as Dresden was not prepared for a bombing onslaught.The amount of civilians killed is not agreed upon because they could only estimate the population during war time. This was done to aide Russia's advance across Europe. Zwinger Palace, Dresden State Opera House and a handful of churches were rebuilt according to original plans. This is why most of the city is so modern. The Pipe Organ in one of the churches was magnificent. The sounds put forth from pipe organs are exceptionally pleasing. Some of the places visited were Weinerplatz, Kulterplast, and Der Furstenzug. Dinner at the Charlottenburg Palace was designed to make everyone feel royal. It is the largest palace and the only royal residence in Dresden. It has a mausoleum and theater. There are thousands of porcelain objects and the crown jewels on display. Concerts are always a joy to me. This one was performed with period costumes. Someone described Dresden as a beautiful fairytale city. The city treats you to green parks and peaceful scenes. Surely, the residents were trying to build a better life and put WWII behind them. |
| August 18, 2016 Berlin We'll staying at the Marriott. Potsdamer Platz location in Berlin, Germany's city centre. Our 370 guest rooms and 9 deluxe suites are each outfitted with in-room entertainment, stone bathrooms with walk-in showers, and fashionable decor. No matter your reason for visiting Berlin, we can help you feel at home with quality amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor pool. Dine-in and enjoy delicious steak and seafood from our Midtown Grill, or savor a specialty cocktail from our trendy CATWALK fashion bar. Our well-situated hotel places you near many of Berlin's most notable attractions, including Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bermc-berlin-marriott-hotel/ After lunch at the hotel, we'll be going on another Segway tour Experience Berlin like never before on this guided, educational and entertaining, 3-hour small-group Segway tour. Berlin is Germany’s capital and cultural centerpiece. Cruise to all its main sites — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Reichstag, Gendarmenmarkt and many more — stopping frequently to hear fascinating stories, take pictures and discuss Berlin’s history. Guided Segway training, plus a helmet and poncho (in case of inclement weather) are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes. Highlights Segway tour of Berlin See more of the city than you would on a walking tour Cruise by major attractions like the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate Read more about Berlin Segway Tour - Berlin | Viator at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Berlin-Segway-Tour/d488-3933BERSEGWAY?pub=vc... We're skipping the line for this once in a lifetime experience by celebrating our visit to Berlin with a sky-high meal in the clouds during this VIP dinner 679 feet (207 meters) above the city in the revolving restaurant of the Berlin TV Tower. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the tallest building in Berlin, sitting down for a VIP dinner at Sphere, the revolving eatery located at the tower’s apex. Savor a delicious 2-course dinner at a guaranteed window-seat table, accompanied by three wines and soak up the incredible vistas of nearby Berlin landmarks like Charlottenburg Palace and Checkpoint Charlie. Highlights Skip-the-line VIP dinner atop the famous Berlin TV Tower Treat yourself to an unforgettable dining experience at the top of the highest building in Berlin Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Sphere, a revolving restaurant at a soaring 679 feet Dine in the elegant atmosphere and admire incredible 360-degree views of Berlin from your table Choose from four dif ferent dinner menus to suit your taste and savor three glasses of wine. Read more about Skip the Line: Dinner Atop the Berlin TV Tower - Berlin | Viator at: https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Skip-the-Line-Dinner-atop-the-Berlin-TV-Towe... Did you check in with your fellow backpackers lately? How are they doing with all this traveling? Quotes for today are from Brainy Quotes: 1." There are many people in the world who really don't understand-or say they don't-what is the great issue between the free world and the Communist world. Let them come to Berlin!" John F. Kennedy 2."The Berlin Wall go down, that was the most wonderful thing that could happen, absolutely. I celebrated with everybody in Berlin that day when the Wall was down". Nana Mouskouri Read more at:{link: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/berlin.html} We checked into the Marriott. It is a beautiful oasis in the heart of the city. Did you meet the kind, handsome Grill Chef? The Cafe had lots of fresh fruit and salads in a buffet style. Did you see the cat walk? I walked around just to become familiar with the radio room and main lounge area. What a beautiful pool. It seems familiar somehow. I wonder if some movie scenes were shot here? O.K. off to my favorite fun time, a Segway tour. Ride with me Blue Moon. If you fall off I’ll help you up and we will wheel along on our way. If I fall off? Well, you know, call an ambulance or a wrecker for old well worn objects. I loved the Alexanderplatz square. Don’t laugh I like large flat open spaces. We met the guide and received our Segway training. He was surprised how many of us were experienced on the Segway. Oh, yes he was much taken with Princess Megan Rose. No surprise needed about that. We saw the Aqueduct. The guide told us about shopping in modern malls, theaters, and concerts. Modern Day Berlin is a very social upbeat public with modern ideas. They do a good job of putting the past behind them and moving on into the 21st century. In a You Tube video by Rick Steves, Steves calls it “the fastest changing city in the world.” The culture is diverse and artistic, plus friendly and sharing. We also viewed the Reichstag Dome, Holocaust Memorial, and a piece of the wall that once divided Berlin. The city was pretty well smashed in 1945. Now it has modern trains and tourist cruises. In the 60’s I met an airman’s wife who is German. She met her husband when he was stationed at an airbase in West Germany. Her brother was still living in East Germany and the wall was still in place. She told me this story. There were many people who wanted to leave East Germany but it was still illegal to migrate. He could not get legal passage to leave. However, there was an underground movement to bring relatives from the East to the West. It was not a safe thing to do because people caught were sometimes shot or imprisoned for breaking the law. It was still a very strict problem. Her husband joined the under ground who had apparently breached the wall in places, They smuggled out her brother. She was very happy to be living in the USA. The wall fell in 1989. Berlin was united. It’s now the capital of Germany. After the Segway Tour we rested and wandered for awhile. Dinner was at the top of the Berlin TV Tower. The Sheer is a revolving restaurant at the top of the Tower. I was not sure I wanted to go up there. I once traveled to a restaurant in the top of a tower in Pittsburgh. Just the elevator ride is rather daunting. The dining part was worth it. The food was remarkable and the view? Well....let’s call it aerial. We sat in the lounge back at the Marriott discussing the trip so far. Those of us who visited the Terezin and other holocaust sites were sorrowful toward human history. Other comments centered on the wines of Europe. Princess Megan brought us up to date on castle lore she is absorbing. I told people about the olive culture and farms I have managed to visit. Everyone seems to be having and amazing time touring Europe. It was a very nice way to finish the day. . |
| I chose to take the tour of Terezin. https://www.tripadvisor.com has pictures of terezin}Trip advisor says all people should visit Terezin. Quote for today:} The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose ones attitude in any given circumstance. ~ Viktor Frankl (March 26, 1905 - September 02, 1997) {link: http://www.quotesea.com/quotes/author-category/theresienstadt-concentration-camp...} References:http://www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/sights/museums-galleries/prague-jewish-museum I also used References from the prompt: In Prague we walked to the place where we met the coach to Terezin. The Nazi’s believed Terezin was the perfect place to establish a concentration camp. When the Red Cross made visits to the camp the parts and people they visited were dressed up to look as if the camp was following regulations established for the prisoners. After, the Red Cross representatives left the camp returned to its real purpose. What was its purpose? Alienating peoples belief in freedom? Or, eradicating the belief in God's love and mercy? It served no purpose except the evil that plagues the human race. Many countries whose residents participated in Jewish extinction practices continued to leave the knowledge of holocaust in the shadows after the end of WWII. When the democratic system was formed in the Czech Republic the education department was formed to educate the children in schools about crimes committed against peoples with a physical Jewish heritage. Pictures and stories at Terezin prove the world had lost its collective mind as the Nazi’s took control of one land after another. Today the same mind is working in IsiL. It is an ancient mind that needs to be stopped before it causes another holocaust. It is a grime history of a Jewish Ghetto. Death and the destruction of life is a result of racism. A teacher in college told us in a lecture we must never forget why WWII was fought. We must never forget the Holocaust. Since then, people in some countries, both Muslim and Christian have suffered annihilation attempts. I have seen people on news programs who wonder out loud, When will it stop? After the sobering journey to Terezin we returned to Prague where we visited the Jewish Museum. This Museum was established in 1906. The Nazi’s took it over with the intention of making it a tribute to an extinct race. There are 6 monuments and synagogues. Important artifacts from destroyed synagogues have been gathered to the museum. In a lighter frame of mind, there is a legend that says the lifeless body of the Golem lies in the attic of the Old-New synagogue in Prague. The Golem legend has been used in modern times to create fictional fantasy stories. This day leaves us with lots of thoughts to ponder. |
| Day 16 4 hour train trip to Prague... breakfast on train.I've upgraded us for this evening's adventure. What part of today's adventure interested you the most? Quote for the Day: “Prague. Praha. The name actually meant “threshold”. Pollina had said the city was a portal between the life of the good and … the other. A city of dark magic, Alessandro had called it.” ― Magnus Flyte, City of Dark Magic http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/prague We checked into the hostel and stored packs. What a fun place. The recreation room, where a piano player was spinning some musical magic had an artist rendering of horses with angels drinking them. I noticed a sleeping room with a large feather on the wall. The wall art is fun. The colors woven into the decor is uplifting. It is also very clean. When we are there in the evening and a lot of people are in for the day it could be buzzing with activity but in a good friendly manner. I met viola again who was at the first hostel we visited. We had a good time sitting in the little café chatting about Europe. Martina was our guide. It was a profitable walk through the sites of the city. I grabbed some flowers from the flower market to bring back to the hostel for the morning buffet table. Did anyone else like the painted wall? John Lennon on a painted wall in riotous color. The guards are so serious, as people mull about them taking pictures. I bet they have to practice to keep that straight face as they fulfill their time. The changing of the guard must be a relief some days when they leave their days duty. Can you imagine what they discuss after they leave for the day? River cruises are the best and this was no exception. Sandra Lynn, Blue Moon, Carly, Sally Waves, Neva, Andy~WGT, SB Musing Minx, everyone almost opted for the dinner ride. Many of us sat on the upper deck because it was a nice evening. The lights on the shore greet us with splendor. I told Princess Megan Rose what it would really be like to ride a Lippizzan as our boat cruised slowly along. A piano serenaded us with some jazz and classical pieces in the background during the whole trip. We passed under an aqueduct with crosses and statues mounted on the top. We saw the the head that measures the river level. At one point, the river is divided into lanes. One lane is for the large river boats the other lane has people in boats used by individuals who are just out for a peaceful paddle on the river. There are castles built into the side of cliffs that you can view best from the river. I ate Ham with cranberry dip, poached halibut in Olive Oil with potato puree, and strawberries with mint leaves and lemon sorbet. I was pleased with the bottled water served on the tables. It was nice not to have to order wine. Prague shows its ancient ties to Christianity, music and magic. It is an interesting city. But how do the people in the rural part of the country live? |
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