Czeck Republic 2003: Prague - The City of a Hundred Spires...

"Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others..." - Booker T Washington

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(Cruise on the Vitava River)

(Colourful baroque building on both river banks)

The City of One Hundred Towers and Spires, 'Golden Prague' - names that evoke the many aspects of this fascinating city. Its rich architectural heritage largely results from centuries of escaping the worst ravages of war, if anything, it has been too successful. Maintenance, especially of the painted stucco exteriors, is a constant process, even in the last century, travellers complained about scaffolding erected at many locations. Under the Communists, Prague was the showplace of the Warsaw Pact although in a muted fashion. Since the 1989 Velvet Revolution, the city has thrown off decades of oppression and is now returning to its former glory. '

(Souvenir shopping)

(9th Century Castle)

I think I know

but I'm not sure why

In the lives we live we never try

To sing a song of our dreams to be

Or say prayer for you, not me
Don't cry for crimes when you're not sure

What day might lie behind that door

If you take your clock, remove the chime

Then in life you'll find we have the time.'

(Ivy McKnight)

👈 2003: Vienna, Austria

2003: Reinghau Valley, Germany 👉