Prague in its Magnificence.

Thursday 5th September 2024. Be Late for Something Day.

Nymburk to Prague – 62km.

First issue I had, getting breakfast. I went down to the market and had a sausage roll (Czech style) and nectarines and a fig for extra power! I sat eating watching the fruit and veg man making his strawberry punnets. He was very careful to put good strawberries on top!

Second issue was getting myself new reading glasses. The lens had fallen out of my glasses. Once I could read again I could set off.

I headed on to Prague and apart from a confusing part of the route which caused me to lift my bike and bags up and down various stairs to get over a railway line it was all going well.

I weaved through the city to find the hostel. Check-in was at 2 and so was I. There is no chance, if I can help it, that I will be late for something. I don’t agree with the nominated Day today.

I was in a room with an American and a Swede who spoke perfect English. A quick shower and I was out to look around the amazing sights. It seemed busy with tourists but I suspect it was quiet by Prague standards.

Here’s a photo selection so far.

Beyond the bridge is Prague Castle. I will tackle that tomorrow. I believe it is substantial.

I visited several churches today too. It’s beyond Baroque. There must have been a wealthy period in Prague’s history. I haven’t done my research as I should, sorry.

I have generally grazed today. I struggle to choose somewhere to eat when I am confronted with so much choice and by now I know that Prague prices are more than elsewhere. It’s £2 for in ice cream here instead of £1.30 elsewhere! Beer is up from £2 to £3 for a pint!

I will have an early night. The Dorm is pretty smart. Each bunk has a mini fan. I need charging up too….O mean my devices.