Last full day in Prgaue

Last full day in Prgaue Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic 30th June Another magnificent day greeted us on waking…hot and sunny, cloudless skies. Mark and I went for an early walk to find the Intercontinental Hotel where we are to collect the rental car from tomorrow. We had a walking tour of Prague Castle… More

Prague Day 2: Kutna Hora

Prague Day 2: Kutna Hora Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic 29th June Night doesn’t last long here in Prague at the moment so Mark and I made an early start with a walk out to the magnificent 600 year old Charles Bridge. This place is like NY Times Square during the day so it… More

First full day in Prague

First full day in Prague Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic 28th June A 4am start for moi. Courtesy of some anxiety about a Salzburg booking and Mark’s snoring. It was a magnificent day, sunny and hot. We did a walking tour of Prague at 11am with New Prague tours. Our guide, Aiofe, was a… More

First time to Prague

First time to Prague Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic 27th June The view as you arrive into Prague can only be described as spectacular. We passed over the magnificent snow topped mountains of the Swiss/Italian Alps before landing on an amazingly flat, lush and fertile green plateau. The airport is located about 30 mins… More

One night in Rome

One night in Rome Rome, Italy Rome, Italy Saturday 26th June It seemed rather odd to have departed Sydney on Saturday morning and then to arrive in to Rome on Saturday evening, whilst it was still light. I have this ‘conservation of matter and energy’ thing about me where I believe everything has to be… More

Europe 2010: Mark, Mary and Tom

Europe 2010: Mark, Mary and Tom Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia Hi to all, Mark, Mary and Tom are heading to Europe for a few weeks. Itinerary below: Sat 26th June: Depart Sydney 6am Sat 26th June: Rome (overnight) Sun 27th – Thurs 1st July: Prague (4 nights) Thurs 1st – Sun 4th: Salzberg (4 nights)… More