Prague Day 2 pm and Day 3

The evening of our first full day in Prague we were treated to a Czech Highlight Dinner in Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle. What a treat! We were welcomed by a two ladies playing piano accordian and clarinet with various Czech traditional pieces of music. Then between courses they again treated us to their hand clapping and swaying music. The final act had changed to a gentleman playing old sing-alongs with his piano accordian. Much to the forgetfulness of us Aussies, we only knew a couple of lines to the songs, mainly the chorus, even Waltzing Matilda! I am sure if he played the national anthem, he would be lucky to hear the words to the first verse, little lone second or third.

Next morning DH had a lazy sleep in, I was up at 6.30am with a handful of others to walk the Charles Bridge without the masses. There were still some people on the bridge but just a handful compared to yesterday. The rest of the morning was spent rather leisurely, haing a late breakfast then walking to Wencesles Square named after Saint Wenceslas, patron saint of Bohemia, to witness the local celebrations for Wencesles Public holiday. In the area the buildings are mainly Art Nouveau, having been built in the late nineteenth century and early twentith. Very attractive facades with  their long flowing and curved decorations. So much detail is unique for each building.

We now have some easy days to explore Prague on our own before flying back home via Singapore.