Praha 14th April 2011

Trdelnik



We woke up at 8:45 to the sound of drilling as there were some roadworks going on outside our windows :(  Everyone got showered and dressed and we left at 10am to go to the Old Market Square, we saw the Astronomical Clock, walked around the market and had these sugary sweets called trdelnik. There were several stalls selling them. They are the most devine dessert I've ever had and the thing I miss the most about Prague. It is made out of dough and like a pretzel but with a more crispy consistency. It is made by wrapping the dough around a roll pin type device which is then rolled above hot coals to cook the dough. After it's golden brown it is then rolled in a sugar and cinnamon mix. Then you get to wat it! This has to be tried and searched for when you go to Prague as it's delicious!

Trdelnik






Outside the town hall there are several tour guides waiting to with umbrellas which is a sign that they are tour guides. Some are free and others you need to pay for, we did a free tour which was about 3 hours long. We were shown the Jewish Quarter, Astronomical Clock, churches and Wenceslas Square. Prague is known for its architectural beauty, especially in the Jewish Quarter as there is so much history behind it. We were told all the history of Prague and Czech Republic along the tour. The tour ended back at Old Town Square where we began. Although the tour was free it is common to give a tip at the end, it's at your discretion but the tour guide was very good so we tipped him as we thought he deserved it. 


Astronomical Clock
After the tour we we starving so we went to the market and got some food. We got some more trdelniks, chicken kebab, carved pork and potatoes and hot wine. We then went back to our apartment and some of us relaxed while others took a nap. A few hours later we were deciding on where to go for dinner and Christine found somewhere on Trip Advisor so we went there. We went to Jama where they had really good cocktails and the menu consisted of ribs, mexican food, burgers and salads. I had a burrito which was amazing, Porter and Dawn had ribs which were amazing and very well seasoned and
Christine had a burger. Unfortunately I do not have pictures of these meals :( so you will just have to imagine.

Jewish Quarter
After dinner we were officially stuffed and walked back home and fell asleep so we would have energy for our third day in Prague!

Prague Castle

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