Table of Contents
Main help menu
Close help
 
Eurotrip 2002 Day 4: Prague
 
Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) is one of the central attractions in Praha

We had climbed up to a German castle, drove to the Czech border, left a multitude of highway-walking prostitutes in the dust,

and explored (no, not lost!) the beautiful lands of northern Bohemia before we finally arrived in Praha (Prague).

 

What a pearl of a city this place is. The only unfortunate thing about it was that it was probably the 2nd busiest day of the year (the day after May Day) and therefore it was hard to see much without dealing with the crowd. But we did see was great.

 
The National Museum Václavské Námestí (Wenceslas Square)
 
Mama probably getting sick of me taking so many photos
 
The gate to Karluv most, the "Charles Bridge"

Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) was built at a time specified by astrologers. A new bridge was needed because a previous bridge erected in the 12th century had been destroyed by floods. So they specified that on this year of 1357 on the 9th day of the 7th month (July) at 5:31 in the morning, the construction would begin. Part of the construction was to record the event as a palindromed sequence in the design of the gate. .. 1357 (year)... 9 (day)...7 (month, last digit of year)..531 (first three digits of year, and time). 135797531.

 

Today Charles Bridge has many musicians and people who sells tons of junk to tourists. But it's still one of the most impressive views of the town. And early in the morning, there is a group of citizens who perform a ritual where they slowly walk across the bridge to drive off the bad spirits caused by excessive consumerism and tourism.

 

 The bridge was named after King Karluv, or "Charles". 

 
You can also see The Castle, made famous by Kafka, from the Karluv most (Charles Bridge).

We couldn't stay in Praha too long as we needed to get down to southern Bohemia by nightfall for our journey the next day to the medieval town of ?eský Krumlov. However, on our way back to the car we saw the billboard you see to the left. I just had to take a picture of this Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones movie billboard.

We leave Praha and head down to Ceške Budojovice, home of the original namesake of "Budweiser" beer (the Germans call the city Budweis from back when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but only the name comes from this town, not the actual beer!). Get ready for the Day 5 adventure, when we go deep into southern Bohemia and end up in Bavaria on the Blue Danube.

COMMENTS
Jasontengco said at 8:19 p.m. on Dec 16, 2006:
isn't it fun seeing movie/tv posters abroad? you should see the ones in japan....they're really funny because they change the title...they called ally mcbeal "ally my love" haha :) thanks for the eurotrip!
Mthorne said at 8:37 p.m. on Dec 16, 2006:
awesome trip!
Abking said at 12:42 a.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
I'm enjoying the trip. Looking forward to the next tabblo.
Lieselp said at 8:25 a.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
I was there about 12 years ago--it's so perfect it's almost like being at DisneyWorld or something--you can hardly beleive it's real.
Mashpee_Paula said at 9:17 a.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
Once again Jeff, such beautfiul and interesting pictures. This trip appears to have been an amazing adventure! :) Very nice.
DEE-Trow said at 10:16 a.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
What a beautiful place. I like your comment about Mama getting sick of all your picture taking. I think we all experience that. I know my family gets tired of the camera alot! Oh, well. These pictures are just great. Too bad it was so crowded. I am really enjoying this trip!
Setu said at 12:40 p.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
you're a great travel photographer !!!
Pkeener said at 5:26 p.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
Another facinating trip. i would love to see Prague. This is so great. I am HOOKED! Can't wait for episode 5. Isn't great to see the Billboards amongst the Old culture. Such contrast.
Experience said at 6:49 p.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
Mi piace Praga... Un bel tabblo. Bravo!
Jillcdunn said at 9:36 p.m. on Dec 17, 2006:
Great pictures. I love seeing the sites you saw during your travels.
Gbspictures said at 1:24 p.m. on Dec 18, 2006:
Jeff...

I gotta be honest with you man, I was hoping for more. I know what you're capable of. Maybe these are the "happy snaps" and your holding out on the goods until you return....? Right? Safe travels man.
Sheila said at 1:59 p.m. on Dec 18, 2006:
i enjoyed the trip.. thanks!
Chiloedream said at 6:54 p.m. on Dec 18, 2006:
Merci pour ce beau voyage, amitiés.
Engelgrafik said at 8:53 a.m. on Dec 19, 2006:
GBSPICTURES: dude... 2002... hello... i shot these with a point-and-shoot Fuji 2600 Zoom... a 2MP camera. These are some of the first images I took after getting laid off at IBM and returning to photography after not taking pictures for like 5 years. "Get off my back, man!" hahahha.. just kidding... :)
Gbspictures said at 9:12 a.m. on Dec 19, 2006:
My mistake Jeff. I didn't read the title. All I saw was your name and Prague and was excted to see what you got. Didn't know these were taken with the "training wheels" on.... :)
Engelgrafik said at 10:52 a.m. on Dec 19, 2006:
LOL don't worrry about it bro, actually I've been playing around with some of these shots in b/w to see what happens.... lots of Hannover and Königstein photos look kinda nice b/w. Maybe I'll post a Tabblo just for you! :)
JoanW said at 10:57 a.m. on Jan 21, 2007:
Again really nice travel shots Jeff. I'm working backwards through your tabblos, so taking your journey in reverse. Considering the camera was a 2mpx these are very good. Actually it is not the mpx that count really, it's getting the shot framed right and a good perspective etc. Mind you, it does help to have a good camera, and I'm happy I had my Canon Rebel XT for our European trip last May.
Add a comment
Flag this tabblo as "may offend"