My affinity for puns is made even worse by humorously named cities and even countries. I sincerely apologize. Actually, no I don't. Puns rule. Get on board.
So, like the assholes that we are for living in Europe, we put four cities on a list and then elected an official (how thoughtful that everyone, except my husband, voted for me! Y'all shouldn't have. No seriously, you shouldn't have, I rule with an iron fist) and that lovely, talented, intelligent, and witty (stop it, I'm blushing) who picked from the list. And you know what won? PRAGUE! Or Praha, as they call it there. I find that the number of cities with double names is growing. Paris/Parigi. London/Londra. Chania/Xania (crazy Greeks and your X's...). Prague/Praha. Anywho, we went to this city with double names and man oh man, was it lovely.
Prague looks like Harry Potter's Diagon Alley every once in a while. (I just want to continue my magical theme from last week) And then Old Town Square with its magnificently beautiful spires and the clock tower right in the heart, it just felt like being in this magical little town. It was one of my favorite spots that we've been to so far in Europe, it was just so incredibly beautiful! But let's be honest, no one reads this blog to hear me say things were pretty.
That said, when did things get weird??
1. Medieval Themed Bar.
Nothing says Eastern Europe like a medieval themed bars. No seriously, it's totally a thing. We (Kim and I) wanted to go to this bar the moment we saw a guy in a jester costume, complete with shoes with bells on the tips. Seriously, when are we going back? Once inside, we heard the faint sound of "Eye of the Tiger" playing downstairs and lots of lighter fluid. Something great was about to begin. The show included a fire breather, a belly dancer (who also brought in fire to her act) and a guy laying on a bed of nails. Nathan was probably a foot taller than most everyone in the bar and for some reason, was picked to stand on top of the guy laying on the bed of nails. With both feet on the guy's chest, Nathan claims to have shifted his weight a bit. Well the guy screamed. And Nathan practically jumped off of him only to discover that there was quite the blood trail dripping down his back. Whoops! I mean really, what do you expect when you are laying on a bed of nails???
So, like the assholes that we are for living in Europe, we put four cities on a list and then elected an official (how thoughtful that everyone, except my husband, voted for me! Y'all shouldn't have. No seriously, you shouldn't have, I rule with an iron fist) and that lovely, talented, intelligent, and witty (stop it, I'm blushing) who picked from the list. And you know what won? PRAGUE! Or Praha, as they call it there. I find that the number of cities with double names is growing. Paris/Parigi. London/Londra. Chania/Xania (crazy Greeks and your X's...). Prague/Praha. Anywho, we went to this city with double names and man oh man, was it lovely.
Prague looks like Harry Potter's Diagon Alley every once in a while. (I just want to continue my magical theme from last week) And then Old Town Square with its magnificently beautiful spires and the clock tower right in the heart, it just felt like being in this magical little town. It was one of my favorite spots that we've been to so far in Europe, it was just so incredibly beautiful! But let's be honest, no one reads this blog to hear me say things were pretty.
That said, when did things get weird??
1. Medieval Themed Bar.
Nothing says Eastern Europe like a medieval themed bars. No seriously, it's totally a thing. We (Kim and I) wanted to go to this bar the moment we saw a guy in a jester costume, complete with shoes with bells on the tips. Seriously, when are we going back? Once inside, we heard the faint sound of "Eye of the Tiger" playing downstairs and lots of lighter fluid. Something great was about to begin. The show included a fire breather, a belly dancer (who also brought in fire to her act) and a guy laying on a bed of nails. Nathan was probably a foot taller than most everyone in the bar and for some reason, was picked to stand on top of the guy laying on the bed of nails. With both feet on the guy's chest, Nathan claims to have shifted his weight a bit. Well the guy screamed. And Nathan practically jumped off of him only to discover that there was quite the blood trail dripping down his back. Whoops! I mean really, what do you expect when you are laying on a bed of nails???
2. Pork Knee
I saw on Anthony Bourdain's " show No Reservations" about 2 years ago the time that he had a pork knee. I've wanted one ever since. My travels through Berlin with a vegetarian didn't seem promising. But Prague, it turns out, has pork knee on like every menu. It's incredibly fatty and tastes like regular spiral cut ham, but hacking the hell out of this things with a tiny little knife and my slightly intoxicated husband was great fun!
3. Hot Wine
You want to know Europe's best kept secret? Lean in really close. No, closer. Here goes... Hot Wine. Mmmm.... It's the sweet nectar of the Gods. Start with red wine. Add magic, Brandy, spices, and a bit more magic. Simmer in a crock pot for an extended period of time. Serve to cold tourists. It was SO delicious! I know, it was like 70 degrees outside. But I didn't care. I had a scarf on! Totally counts!
Prague gets my vote for prettiest city we've yet seen in Europe. It was amazing! But what really sold us was the foodie walking tour that we did through Taste of Prague. I cannot recommend it highly enough! Totally amazing and we got to eat and drink to our heart's content!
Ciao for now!
Lynne
xoxo
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