To the Czechs for a while))
Good day, dear forum users.
My story will be liked, not for everyone. I’ll make a reservation right away - my story will not be for those who actively walk along the streets of Prague, but for those who move slowly for some reason. Based on this - I didn’t go much, I didn’t visit everything, but I want, as always, more)),
So, I determined in advance that in mid-January I would have a couple of free days. Where is close in winter? Prague, eats, but)) Especially since I was there for a long time - 5 years ago, and even in the summer. I bought regular tickets on the Czech Airlines website (so far there were direct flights from our almost "capital" city)), booked a hotel in Prague 1 and applied for a visa, since my Schengen successfully ended in Helsinki in the fall of 2016. The visa was reviewed quickly and, surprising and delighting me indescribably, they gave me a year. Anyone who is in the know - after the refusal of the Balts in the terrible 2013, every time I shudder to myself when I submit the docks. Everything is on hand.
And so, before my flight, it became known about the Prague frost -31. Relatives looked at me - and where are you? from one winter to another? )) By the way, thanks to the Internet - there are so many useful and necessary things))) I registered online in advance, breaking through the seat at the window.
On the day of departure, the plane arrived late, which delayed us by 1.5 hours instead of departing at 4.30. We flew smoothly (thanks to the Czechs), sometimes it seemed we were not flying - we were standing and warming up the engine. Overhead - screens indicating altitude, waypoints, temperature overboard, etc. Unobtrusive service - food and drink. I have hand luggage, so I was almost one of the first to leave the arrivals hall. To save money on a ticket on a public bus, I exchanged 5 euros for a trifle at a predatory rate (they gave 110 crowns, including commission). New vending machines in the terminal. She asked the police for help. They smiled, they themselves also did not immediately find the right buttons. We laughed, bought a ticket for 90 minutes.
Bus 119 approached and smoothly drove to the metro station (green line). On the Internet, I had already looked at all the turns and passages in advance, so I was better oriented. I went out to Vatslavka, walked to the Arab exchangers. Then, not far from them, I found my own hotel OLD Prague Hotel at Shkorepka 5 (Prague 1). Came earlier than 14.00, but settled. The room is good, on the 3rd floor, corner. Photos match. Kettle, glasses, cups, tea bags (2 for 2 persons, then they were not added), sugar. Cold-to, safe.
Rested and forward - to the streets of Prague)
Even at home, I decided to go to Karlovy Vary. After reading the reviews, I went to the Student Agency website, booked and paid for round-trip tickets (160 kroons each), took a confirmation with me. I decided to find out in advance the way on foot to the point of departure, so I went looking. Not far - to the point Republic Square and then right to the metro station Florence. And so she walked, slowly, so as not to chase the next morning.
I got there, looked at the directions of departure by this agency and back, walking through the streets of Prague.
K. Q. In the morning after breakfast (a hearty Swedish buffet) I arrived very quickly, although I was in no hurry. As a result, she asked the girl-controller to get on the bus early for the flight. She - no problem, pay extra 10 crowns. Indeed, there is no problem, since there is a printout with payment) And forward, HF are waiting for me. Yes, comrades. I really respected this passenger transportation agency. Comfortable. Soft and smooth ride. Free of charge: watching TV or music through headphones, coffee/tea, newspapers (local). Beauty))) I arrived with the conviction that I could go somewhere by this transport outside the Czech Republic (later I didn’t succeed, since the borders of the Czech Republic are more than 5 hours on the road in one direction, it’s a pity it became time, because without overnight stays such trips are a waste of energy). Karlovy Vary.
She looked like, touched, watching how people with these drinkers of variable shapes and colors walk and drink very good. useful, but slightly debilitating (! ) water from special tanks covered with rust. The resort, sir .... The weather let us down a little - the snow fell without ceasing.
KV
The snow did its job, my feet got wet, I didn’t really want to walk anymore. I bought KV-cosmetics and so, a little of everything. And back to the station building (uncomfortable and cold). I looked at the train - only one car. We got back faster. I went home after 19:00. It gets dark quickly in Prague, but I found the way on autopilot without any problems. The room is super nice and warm. The window was always open for ventilation.
On the third day, I decided to walk around the tourist streets - for three days already, but I haven’t gone to Orloi and Charles Bridge yet, how is it? ))) I went, wandered, but somehow I didn’t feel comme il faut there. The crowds began to strain a little.
Again she began to turn to another Prague. In the morning I went to the service in the church of the Virgin Mary of the Snow. Beautiful. I chose a plan for the evening - either an organ concert, or a performance at the Black and White Theater (reviews and the site inspired me). I bought a ticket for an organ concert in the Clementinum (near the Charles Bridge). There were still representatives nearby, inviting to the concert (I don’t remember the name of the cathedral, I remember it was nearby). They didn’t like those, tough, with pressure, they don’t communicate with guests like that. And I went to Clementinum with pleasure, I was only worried about my dress code, although when buying tickets they assured me that I was well dressed. But in my jeans I still didn’t feel very well (I remember and accept that clothes are quite democratic). Photos of the mirror chapel inside in the evening were not very successful. Mozart, organ, piano, violin and two wonderful voices. The people suddenly filled all the places, even in the gallery of the 2nd tier there were people. I liked it, honestly. But they didn't come out for an encore.
But the way back was already reminiscent of walking at random. Eh. It's already dark. A step away from the tourist trails - and Prague as a sleeping area. Creepy. I found my way, but not quickly. Prague is different in the evening....
Lastly. In the morning, the room was released at 10.00. I checked in my luggage at the hotel's free luggage room and went to clear out. I barely made it back (for my own reasons, old wounds ached so much that I had to return to the hotel and rent an economy room until the evening). Economy still differed from my royal number)))) But I had a rest and in the evening I very slowly headed back to the airport. And then I changed my mind - how slow is that? this is not Helsinki (September 2016)! Time Ticket!! ! ! and the bags became heavier .... Eh... I had to check in my luggage because of creams, etc. , at customs they immediately asked - "Are there any jars and bottles of creams? ". Registration in advance on-line, a favorite place at the porthole. The plane was launched quickly, flew well and calmly. We landed at -20.
Output.
1. I went. Well done. While you can ride - you have to ride, and then - it will be seen. Let without running around and sluggishly, but I visited my beloved Prague. Let it be short, but there was a departure. I was convinced that in the winter period in all the photos I am in the same clothes (horror))).
2. You can travel on your own. This is my first fully independent trip (in one person). Do not judge strictly.
3. Good luck to everyone and Long live the Internet (it helped me a lot) and reviews!
