Christmas Photos, Prague

Prague has always been a city of mystery, being one of the oldest cities in Europe.  It was a Roman outpost during their times but it had been here hundreds of years before that.    It was interesting to hear the “dirt” from our local guide, who probably shared more than she was supposed to….    We learned of the corruption and scandal that this young democracy is floundering in.   The leaders seem to think that election is a license to steal.    It’s sad that they are learning the worst lessons and missing the best from what they could learn from our American Experiment.     The recently elected president, who she liked, wound up with a project funded at double what it really cost …. It’s unclear if he’ll survive the answers to the questions….    (We found the same thing in Hungary, also recently released from the grip of totalitarian rule.   See last summer’s blog)

Christmas Markets were everywhere ... and Prague provided a wonderful background for them.

The Wooden Doors are kind of famous. Here two are coming out of the Senate Building. The diagonal stick says, "dont walk here, avalanches come off the roof here."

The famous John Lennon graffiti. This was started as civil disobedience right before the fall of the Communist regime. The communists banned the people from looking at it. .... So, of course they looked at it more and it drew world attention. Their bans and control policies actually hastened their demise. The internet makes this even faster today. Word to politicians: Better do right, the people are watching you ... AND THEY BLOG!

The famous Charles Bridge is the oldest stone bridge in Europe. The statues along the walkway are an art museum by themselves.

Statuary along the Charles Bridge

The "Old Town" end of the Charles Bridge

Organ grinder with his Music Machine and his friend, the monkey.

Famous Crucifix and skyline of Prague Castle from the Charles Bridge.

Watch out for street cars. Regular cars stop for pedestrians but street cars dont!

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