January 1, 2009

We would like to thank all of you who followed our blog last year and we wish you a very happy and healthy 2009! We hope you continue to read our posts and leave your comments. Šťastný nový rok! Jeff and Dana  

A little slice of Cuba in the heart of Prague’s Old Town. This cigar bar has a vibrant, chatty atmosphere and an easy-going charm, epitomised by the customer graffiti that covers the interior. The writing is on the wall at the Bodeguita.  

Beer, beer, beer. From giant, four-litre cylinders with their own tap delivered to your table, to tiny eight-part taster sets, served in a knacky little wooden frame; from traditional dark to coffee, vanilla, even banana flavour – brewery-bar-restaurant Pivovarsky Dum has it all in beer. It also serves up...  

Miss Sophies is a clean, modern hotel/hostel on a quiet side street a short walk from Wenceslas Square. No breakfast, but the rooms are excellent and the price for its location is hard to beat.  

When I last left you I was about to take the train from Athens to Prague... I think at least a 38 hr. journey when alas the cheap low cost carrier sky europe Cheaper and faster 2hr. to Prague but leaving at 4 am I arrived in Prague this morning and it is cold here Yesterday was a nice warm day in Athens but...  

Yep. My grandfather gave me some money for Christmas. I think I'm going to take it to the tables. Though I have been playing poker for a while, I may try my luck at blackjack tonight. Maybe I'll buy some champagne, so I can celebrate the New Year and taking some suckers money. They are born every day.