Prague and Business

Two things before I get to Prague.

1)Congrats Obama. How am I off by an electoral vote, and how did I get Missouri and Indiana wrong? Well...the electoral vote is Omaha. The Messiah even plays in Nebraska, and that's all I can say, really. And my home state is just being obstinate.

2) Quantum of Solace: New James Bond flick. Some have said its bad. They're wrong. Almost as good as Casino Royal. And a Bond with a story-arch. Wowza!

Now to Prague. We will do this as a frequently asked questions set.

1) Is Prague as awesome and gorgeous as rumored?

Why yes! Actually, it is. It sits below a ring of hills and has a lovely, rather clean river running through it. One can disembark on any of the little parks in that river, and fish or boat if one wants. Or one can survey all of the ancient buildings, Prague Castle (which I had the pleasure of visiting) and cathedrals from Petrin Hill or the Letne gardens. Even in late autumn they're gorgeous unto themselves.

2) Wow! Did you really go to all of these places?

Yes! Even better, one can walk to all of them - its a small city and great for foot tours. The public transport is fine for the lazy. I also saw boring tourist stuff like Old Town Square (there's a giant clock) and some bridge thingy.

3) Well on to the authentic stuff then. How's the food?

Delicious, if not terribly healthy. Goulash is delicious. My dear hostess (Becca) and I ate at a restaurant with multiple entrees fixed with the aide of beer, which was awesome.

4) Speaking of beer, is it really cheaper than water?

Yes, and delicious too! Half a litre of "Pivo" as they call it can be had for usually under two dollars, light or dark, and so instead of water...

5) Are you saying at all times you drank beer instead of water?

Er...so there was um...this election while I was there! I think the black guy one. Everyone was happy.

6) What's the weirdest thing that happened in Prague?

There's a park in the north part of the city called Stromovka (or something like that) which also has a fair grounds. While I was enjoying a nice stroll, I heard some music. Followed it to a creepy deserted carnival. With music in Czech and lots of lit rides and no people. Except for a couple as I tried to leave. And a creepy guy selling candy by the entrance. I didn't buy any.