Category Archives: Prague

Walking in Prague: Irons

On our second walk up to Prague Castle, I spied antique irons hidden away in a dark window display. Something about the lines of antique metal objects always resonates pleasingly with me, especially practical objects when they are made to … Continue reading

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Walking in Prague: The cherry orchard

One afternoon my boy-friend set us the task of climbing to the top of Petrin Hill, that beautiful enclosure of trees to the south of Prague Castle. After the steep struggle uphill, watching lazier people catch  the funicular to the … Continue reading

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Prague Summer

I have just got back from spending last week in Prague, accompanied by my boy-friend. We had an utterly lovely holiday; we were there for the Prague Quadrennial, the international exposition/celebration of scenography [all aspects of theatre design] that takes … Continue reading

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