Czech Republic: Prague Pics

I spent the last two days in Prague with Amy and Anna, in a state no sane person could call sober. Ironically we saw a lot--including Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world--, Mala Strana, and the Jewish Quarter but in the end it turned out I hadn't taken many pictures. So here's some highlights of what I did take:


This is the hostel: price was great ($9 a night) and location was great (right by the Charles Bridge) but accomodations were only so-so. As you can see, it's a bunch of bunk beds in a old gym. 64 bunk beds to be exact, with cushions instead of mattresses (Ukraine style!) and no pillows (I stuffed a tee-shirt full of clothes; Camping style!).


The river that runs through Prague, as seen from the Charles Bridge.


The astronomical clock in Old Town Square. This clock was thought to be so magnificent that legend has it that the maker was blinded so that he could never make another.


Old Town Square


Legend has it that if you touch this statue on the Charles Bridge, you will to return to Prague. You can see how multiple touchings has worn away the grime back down to the bronze.


A crucifix on the Charles Bridge.


Prague, as seen from Powder Tower.