February 27, 2007

We just returned from a trip to California. That’s not supposed to be an excuse for not having posted anything since January 28. We had the laptop with us, so we could have. But we were in another world and simply weren’t inspired enough to keep our Czech blog going. Apologies for the long...  

According to the latest information, there were about 7834 pieces of forged Czech banknotes in money circulation. The most common forged notes in the Czech Republic are banknotes of the denomination of 5000 CZK as well as foreign currencies.  

When my working day is over, I often go for a walk, it’s my way of mental relax. Today, it was Friday, very early afternoon, when I arrived home. I was finished with my tasks for the day, and had this feeling I sometimes have, that I need to get out of the town. Nature and country, that is what I needed, a...  

Prague Public Transit Co. announced that the number of request bus stops will increase from 4th March. There will be 143 new request bus stops, 8 of them will be on request over nights and weekends only.  

The Minister of Transport Ales Rebicek wants to increase the maximum speed on Czech highways from 130 km/h to 160 km/h. He wants to put an amendment to the law that would enable higher maximum speed where marked.  

This panoramic picture with Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Vltava River is one of “musts” if you take pictures in Prague. You can compare this freezing winter view with a similar picture taken in summer. This spot (for GPS lovers 50°5’3.27”N,14°24’48.03”E) you can...