October 5
This is our first full day in Prague. We walked down the cobbled street to the Charles Bridge and into Old Town. This being Monday many of the sights are closed. So while we were able to enjoy the old town square and Wenselas Square we couldn't see most of the churches or museums. The weather was great, warm and partly sunny.
I couldn't resist the potato pancakes or the hot sugar coated almonds (both were wonderful) There are covered vendor stalls all around the square selling lots of interesting crafts and great smelling food. One booth had a metal pan probably three feet in diameter and about a foot deep, it was over an open wood fire and they were cooking wonderful looking potatoes. Along with the potatoes they were selling the most fragrant kelbasa, the line was long so I think this will be tomorrow's lunch or maybe the next day.
On the way back up the hill at the end of the day we were able to enter St. Nicholas church. It is a glorious baroque catholic church. Still no stained glass but the high clear windows give a bright light to the interior. The ceilings are painted with various stories of the saints in a style that is supposed to add to the impression of height.
We stopped at a small shop just around the corner from the hotel to pick up a sandwich and beer for dinner.
We toasted yet another great day on this trip!
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