Off the beaten path of Czech Republic

Here is a visual slice of Europe. I uploaded a video of the beautiful Vltava River which gracefully snakes under de famosi Charles Bridge- one of Prague's most enthralling tourists' attractions. Watch the waters scintillating, literally like diamond-shaped stars on the water!


:: The maverick musician from 'The Bridge Band' (literal yes, but that's what they call themselves) who uses metal thimbles and egg beaters to make drum beats. Unprecedented, off-cap to him ;) ::


:: 'The Bridge Band' consisting of mainly older musicians ::

They are superb, we even bought their CDs for 15 Euros ! Astounding, tracks-halting voices and really cool old-school musical instruments they used, those that most of us would have deemed as obsolete. Apart from musicians, there is a plethora of Caricature artists and glass jewelry sellers trying to vie for tourists' attention and of course, their moolahs.

:: The entrance of the famous Charles Bridge::

This is not the best of shots but it is the best I could manage whilst squeezing amidst a massive crowd and watching out for any pickpockets ready to prey on the gullible Singaporean. Prague will not be Prague without Charles Bridge. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored in the surface of the Vltava River. We had a bit of a problem getting around Prague and communicating with the people because Czech language is incredibly difficult to pick up. German and Dutch were much easier. Oh, and of course I had the aid of my English-German guide book and German friends around.

:: Bohemian kings, some of whom ruled as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire including Charles IV who built the 'new town', Nové město, an important hub at that time ::

:: I managed to capture some intricate detailing of the entrance of Charles Bridge's friezes::


:: More Gothic statues along the Bridge heavy Catholic/religious innuendos, an influence originated from the Holy Roman Empire rulers ::

Even along the streets in the city center area, Prague is replete with medieval Gothic influence. A tad too much for my personal liking.

:: Vltava River . It was a glorious sunny winter day that makes almost any photo pretty ::

:: And nothing beats Czech beer. Smooth texture. perpetually cold and a delectable faint whiff of alcohol when gulped. Although I would add that nothing beats beer in Europe because they are so ridiculously cheap. You can purchase beer for 1.50 Euros (S$ 3). Not to mention, they really aid in keeping you warm in winter! ::

Prague is famous for hand-made glass ornaments. Anything glass. Czech beads, glass earrings, glass teardrop shaped stuff (see on top) ::