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Instead of posting more photos of buildings-

how about some photos of food!

Love at first Bite!!

Sweet dough coiled around an iron rod, rolled in sugar with a chopped almonds and roasted over a coal pit.

 A perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee!

There were several vendors around the city and of course we had to taste at least one Trdelink from each vendor. 

Crispy caramelized exterior with a warm soft and doughy interior.

 In the 5 days we were in Prague, Linnea and I each ate 6.5 Trdelink. In one day alone we each ate 2.5, we just could not get enough! 

Must figure out how to recreate at home.

Another treat we tasted.

A warm sweet, flaky wafer.

 Now on to real food. Much was consumed but little was photographed :(

Medieval restaurant.

Cabbage with Czech Dumplings.

 In addition to this meal we ate some of the best fish I have ever had. The first two nights in Prague Jana prepared lake trout caught that morning. It was so moist and flavorful!

Oh and I cannot for get the smoke-id cheese. In the Czech language every letter is pronounced so when Richard would talk about this cheese, he referred to it as "smoke-id" cheese. In the Czech Republic, or at least at Richards house smoked cheese is very popular. It comes in all sorts of shapes and from all kinds of milk. There was smoke-id sting cheese, smoke-id blocks as well as smoke-id scrolls of cheese. So delicious.

Prague continued...

Linnea and I spent the weekend touring the city with Richard and Jana (our wonderful hosts). Monday morning they left for work early in the morning leaving Linnea and I to wake up slowly, and have a leisurely breakfast before heading into town. 

On the agenda for day one on our own: Prague Castle. 

But first a peek at the flat we stayed in:

The apartment complex.

Kitchen.

 One large room with the bedroom on one side, living room on the other.

The guest room.

Eastern European Shower Bath!

 And now photos from Prague Castle:

Changing of the Guards.

Inside the castle walls.

St. Vitus Cathedral.

The Gothic facade is only from 1953 but the stone foundation was laid in 1344.

 

St. George Basilica founded in 920.

The Golden Lane.

Tiny colorful cottages from the 16th century.

This street was so adorable. Behind each door was a set-up of how the flat (or room really) would have looked when they were occupied in the 16th century. Behind other doors are small shops with small crafts and souvenirs. In the 18th and 19th century this street was occupied by squatters and then by artist including Kafka.

These are just a select few of the many photos taken at Prague Castle. 

Still more to come. Up next- Food!

The First Snow Fall!

On Sunday evening the first flakes started to fall.

Large, wet flakes slowly drifted down from the sky.

And on Monday morning we woke up to a light covering of snow! 

Much more to come...

Sights of the City

Church by night.