We woke up in Prague on Wednesday and fell asleep in France. Since we had the the morning and early afternoon in Prague, we decided to set out for Josefov, the Jewish quarter of Prague and then re-visit our favorite Old Town center once again. Sadly, my camera battery died pre-Jewish quarter and I left my charger at home!! I know what you’re thinking — how is that possible?! I’m not sure what was going through my mind when I didn’t pack it, but clearly I had the largest lapse ever. Fortunately, there was a Canon shop in the middle of the Old Town center that charged my battery back to 100% for 150Kc (about $7). Sadly, my pictures from Josefov are limited to mediocre camera phone shots of toy rabbis, crosses of David and menorahs.
Enjoying a delicious Czech dog for the last time
After enjoying our last few hours in Prague, soaking in the deliciously cheap Czech fare we made our way to the airport and headed off to Paris. Now, our hotel in Prague (the Golden Tulip Prague Terminus) was a pleasant surprise. The rooms were huge, the bed was massive and the amenities were great. Plus, the staff was beyond friendly! After a pretty hassle free flight to France, we arrived in Paris at Anvers metro station in Montmartre to find a hotel that was not quite as inviting as our Prague-based home. Not bad, mind you, but not exactly the 4 star experience we had before. Our current hotel is actually a hostel (oops… didn’t know when I booked!) and although it wasn’t what we had anticipated, it works.
Family at the Eiffel Tower!
After settling into our temporary abode, we headed to a local brasserie for a quaint dinner and a little exploration of our neighborhood before calling it a night. Check back soon as I recount Day #2 in Paris: the Notre Dame, the Louvre, a quick stop by the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower and dad getting pick-pocketed on the metro (grrr)! A veritable mix of emotions from the start.
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Love from Paris,
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