Prague the Paris of Eastern Europe. At least that is what everyone told me when I said I was going to Prague.
You have to spend the weekend there.
I had the choice between Prague and Milan. I chose Prague. I want to do more of Italy than just
Milan. What a choice though right? Czechoslovakia is one of the few countries not
on using the Euro, they use the Czech crown.
If I hadn’t have checked before I left I wouldn’t have known. Also no visa is required. Although I did tell my travel companion the day before that he needed one. He almost had a heart attack. I think he's still mad at me. 
One of the few cities not hit as hard by the World Wars leaving the
majority of their structures, statues and buildings still intact. Cobblestone streets busy with small sleek European cars. The Vltava River flowing
majestically through the city reflecting the afternoon sun back to the passerby.
The famous bridges, stunning market squares, and bustling side streets all lending to the mystique of Prague.
Most notably in the old town square is a medieval
astronomical clock. It is the third
oldest clock of its kind in the world. See the link for the hourly ceremony. It’s beautiful and fun to watch. The entire square comes to a halt and all
eyes go up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk9lwsenZOo. 
Beer is plentiful and cheap in Prague. It’s actually cheaper than water. Every restaurant we went to there were
flights of beer samples for sale.
Venison was a popular dish served at a majority of the restaurants that
we went to for dinner. My favorite dish was made of venison in
cranberry gravy with dumplings and for dessert blueberry dumplings with fresh
cream. It was to die for. They do not skimp on the serving size. It was a
good thing we had several blocks to walk back to our hotel. Oddly
we were seated family style at the next open seats next to thankfully an couple
American college students. One of my favorite nights sharing traveling experiences at this local place in downtown Prague.
Pictures to come if I can ever figure out how to download my camera! Prague is definitely a must see.
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