Prague, Czech RepublicTuesday, July 14, 2009
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Trip To Prague With Teri And Angie
This week we took a two day trip to go see and pray over the beautiful city of Prague in Czech Republic. We came down through the south of Poland going through Katowice then to Bielsko-Biała, to pick up our friend Damian. Then we headed southwest, and went through the Czech border.
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One thing you notice when you go through the border is the change of how the language looks on road signs and billboards. Although the language looks completely different, it sounds very similar. So while we were in Czech, we could understand most of what people said. Another new difference that we had to get used to was the currency of Czech Republic. The currency there is called the Czech Korona. You can feel like you have a lot of money but really you have hardly anything at all! The smallest coin they have is a one Korona. But they have two thousand Korona bills! So a dinner at a restaurant in Prague could cost 800 Koronas.
One thing you notice when you go through the border is the change of how the language looks on road signs and billboards. Although the language looks completely different, it sounds very similar. So while we were in Czech, we could understand most of what people said. Another new difference that we had to get used to was the currency of Czech Republic. The currency there is called the Czech Korona. You can feel like you have a lot of money but really you have hardly anything at all! The smallest coin they have is a one Korona. But they have two thousand Korona bills! So a dinner at a restaurant in Prague could cost 800 Koronas.
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So we got into Prague at mid afternoon on Tuesday. We got to the front desk, and went to get our keys for the rooms we had reserved for us from the receptionist. Apparently, there was some miscommunication between Damian and the receptionist about who booked what room. Then the man at the front desk gave us a worse rate for smaller rooms in the first place! We ended up just taking the rooms anyway. Although I was looking forward to a great time in Prague, that was rather frustrating, and could have seen some better hospitality…on the receptionists part.
So we got into Prague at mid afternoon on Tuesday. We got to the front desk, and went to get our keys for the rooms we had reserved for us from the receptionist. Apparently, there was some miscommunication between Damian and the receptionist about who booked what room. Then the man at the front desk gave us a worse rate for smaller rooms in the first place! We ended up just taking the rooms anyway. Although I was looking forward to a great time in Prague, that was rather frustrating, and could have seen some better hospitality…on the receptionists part.
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We got a chance to see some of Prague’s magnificent buildings in the daylight. Prague is full of wonderful churches and cathedrals, beautiful bridges, and a lovely old town square. We got a chance to go and see most of these places, but Prague is so big, it would take a few days to see everything thoroughly. So after spending the rest of the afternoon in the old town square, we went to a traditional style Czech pub and restaurant. The Czech food was delicious, but the environment in the restaurant was horrible. They had lots of stupid paintings on the wall that really destroyed the lovely atmosphere the place could have. Then, after a hearty meal, we went and saw old town at night. It was AMAZING. I think it’s the most splendid time to see Prague’s old town. All the cathedrals, bridges, and such are all lighten up brightly at night. During this time we also got some coffee, and gelato (Italian ice cream). Not trying to complain again, but we could have seen some better service by the waiter there also. We also got a chance to walk down Charles Bridge. The bridge has the statues of the twelve apostles on them. Then after walking over the bridge we walked back to our hotel.
We got a chance to see some of Prague’s magnificent buildings in the daylight. Prague is full of wonderful churches and cathedrals, beautiful bridges, and a lovely old town square. We got a chance to go and see most of these places, but Prague is so big, it would take a few days to see everything thoroughly. So after spending the rest of the afternoon in the old town square, we went to a traditional style Czech pub and restaurant. The Czech food was delicious, but the environment in the restaurant was horrible. They had lots of stupid paintings on the wall that really destroyed the lovely atmosphere the place could have. Then, after a hearty meal, we went and saw old town at night. It was AMAZING. I think it’s the most splendid time to see Prague’s old town. All the cathedrals, bridges, and such are all lighten up brightly at night. During this time we also got some coffee, and gelato (Italian ice cream). Not trying to complain again, but we could have seen some better service by the waiter there also. We also got a chance to walk down Charles Bridge. The bridge has the statues of the twelve apostles on them. Then after walking over the bridge we walked back to our hotel.
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We woke up the next Wednesday morning, got our free continental breakfast, and left to head to a spot where we could overlook the city. We went up to the top of this hill where the old city walls are and got to a clearing where you could see the city. The view was exhilarating! It seemed as if every roof of every house was red! After taking some pictures, we prayed over the city, and that the believers there wouldn’t feel isolated with the many people who come and don’t believe from around the world. Also that the believers would find each other, and, if they haven’t already, get together to fellowship and reach out to the people of the city.
We woke up the next Wednesday morning, got our free continental breakfast, and left to head to a spot where we could overlook the city. We went up to the top of this hill where the old city walls are and got to a clearing where you could see the city. The view was exhilarating! It seemed as if every roof of every house was red! After taking some pictures, we prayed over the city, and that the believers there wouldn’t feel isolated with the many people who come and don’t believe from around the world. Also that the believers would find each other, and, if they haven’t already, get together to fellowship and reach out to the people of the city.
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After this we headed back to Poland. As we were going through some mountainous areas of Czech on the way to Poland, we saw some beautiful villages. The architecture was very lovely in all of these places, and I even stuck my head out of the sunroof and took some snapshots of the beautiful scenery in this area. While still in these beautiful mountain areas, we stopped for lunch at a little hotel and restaurant. Then, after some good food in our stomach, we headed to Wrocław then from there back to Piotrków-Trybunalski.
.After this we headed back to Poland. As we were going through some mountainous areas of Czech on the way to Poland, we saw some beautiful villages. The architecture was very lovely in all of these places, and I even stuck my head out of the sunroof and took some snapshots of the beautiful scenery in this area. While still in these beautiful mountain areas, we stopped for lunch at a little hotel and restaurant. Then, after some good food in our stomach, we headed to Wrocław then from there back to Piotrków-Trybunalski.
Jonas Young
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