Have you ever woken up in a state of panic, realizing you're running late for something? Yeah, that was the start to our second morning. We woke up, crusty eyed, and deprived of much needed sleep realizing that we were going to be late for a tour of the city we had bought. We hopped out of bed and threw on whatever we could find, not bothering with hair or makeup and jetted to the entrance of the Charles Bridge to meet our tour guide. This would be our first time on the famous bridge known for its prime viewing angle of sunsets or sunrises and statues. Once we met our small group, we started walking towards the old town (where we were staying is considered outside of the old town, once you have crossed the bridge the differences can be noted). Our guide took us to the lesser town, an area known for its quaint restaurants, shopping and great city views, up to Prague Castle (which we didn't go inside) and past the Lennon Wall which was pretty cool, but not something to cancel your day plans for. Just walking around this town was awe-inspiring. If you want to feel like royalty, or like a character from a storybook this is the place for you. From the colorful houses, to the rambling hills of cobblestones and historical architecture, this place is as romantic as it can get! The entire tour was very informational and really gave us a good workout, with the weather going from freezing cold while the sun was obscured to too toasty for a jacket when the sun came out. There was an add on option for a longer tour comprised of a meal at a traditional restaurant, but for the sake of our funds, we skipped this. Now by this time, I managed to catch a nasty cold. Yes, an honest to god, nose-dripping, throat-aching, head-throbbing cold and I was desperate to keep moving, so my friend and I went back to the square in front of the Statue of Saint Wenceslas where there is plenty of shopping and American commodities, like H&M for all of our warm sweater needs. Before trekking out for new clothes, we stopped in a cute café overlooking the square where we had tea and warmed up a bit. Though the name of this cafe escapes me, I won't forget the amazing ginger tea that I had along with excellent service. On a cold day such as this, both the tea and the staff warmed my soul! After having tea, getting warmer outfits, and making our way back to the hotel, we prepared to get ready for the rest of our day (which involved more needless eating). We went back over to the lesser town which had some stores we wanted to hit up for souvenirs, but before that, we needed food. After walking around a bit, we decided on a place that seemed decent enough called U Prochazku. The food was advertised as traditional, but they still had plenty of familiar options such as Caesar salad and fries. The food tasted about as bland as it looked, but it didn't upset our stomachs like the food in France did. The service was good, with a couple of helpful waiters that gave us insight into the underground Prague dance scene...which really didn't seem much like our style but we appreciated the tips (Still unsure as to what a "pumpy pumpy" is...). After leaving, we goofed off around town killing time before going back to the hotel for a much needed nap before another night out. We bought trinkets and gifts to bring back home and my friend was able to flex her haggling deals for decently priced t-shirts and knick-knacks. Keep in mind that Prague isn't insanely cheap, they will certainly try to sell you mass produced t-shirts and shot glasses for steep prices, so definitely brush up on your haggling...you'll need to be a pro. On our way back to the hotel, we stopped for these churro-like ice cream cones that everyone was walking around town with and truth be told...they were just okay. The cones were definitely visually appealing, but nothing to write home about (or text home, whichever you prefer). After having this mediocre treat, I then realized that for some reason, the food in Prague wasn't explosively good. Anything we got was bland and under seasoned, which was surprising, especially since I had heard so many good things about the Czech food experience. Maybe I should have listened to the people who said that the food was more HEAVY than flavorful. I knew coming in that the cuisine would be meat-based and full of carbs, but I just wished the flavors would have been a bit more WOW! Prague: Night TwoBy far, this night was one of the best.
My friend and I started the night off at Karlovy Lázně, yet again, because why ruin a good thing? On this night we got solicited by strangers (gross) and made tons of acquaintances. We also felt brave enough to give M1 another shot...and this was when the night got interesting. We met some pals in the line, a group of meleninated girls from America who quickly became our allies in getting into this poorly managed club. With their help and guidance, we were able to make a smooth entrance, being transported into this very narrow but popular venue. The music was fantastic, lighting was low, and clearly this was where all the black people hanging in Prague went. Our group eventually split up, parting ways, and my friend and I and tried to dance, but it was just so packed. It was hard to move, but we made it work. It was here that we met a British stag party who made sure we weren't bothered by creeps in the club and even helped us to get on a platform to dance! We danced all night and didn't leave until six in the morning! No lie, when we left, the sun was coming up and it was actually daytime! This is the beauty of partying in Prague, the TRUE place that never sleeps!
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