This morning I think I’ll go back up to Andél and have a bit of a look around. It seems a busy business district, and from there it’s not a long walk north into Malá Strana or across the river into Nové Město.
The weather turned really icky when I got off the bus at the station, so I ducked into what turned out to be a nice indoor mall. The Farniks told us there was one in Andél years ago, but we never went looking for it. (As it turns out there is a big Tesco in that mall too, so I won’t have to go so far next time.) Lot’s of familiar names—Levis and Wrangler, Sapora, as well as what I’m now recognizing as the usual Czech chain stores, even a Swarovski store. But no internet connection. Bummer. Guess I’ll have to press on. Maybe the weather has moderated a little outside.
Visited St. Nicholas Church in the Lesser Town, below the Castle. Hadn’t been inside before. According to the pamphlet, it’s supposed to be the finest example of Barque architecture in the Czech Republic. It was built between 1673-1752.
Then I went to the National Art Gallery of Prague in the Sternberg Palace just west of the Castle. Hadn’t been there before either. A wonderful collection—lots of 17th century Flemish paintings. Spent a couple of hours until I was tired of standing. It was nearly deserted and thus very quiet. Some really beautiful pieces. Too much to absorb all at once.
Was heading toward McDonalds across the river, and stopped by Starbucks to see what they had to offer besides coffee—found they have a strong internet connection, so I can take care of my office work here.
The rain let up, but the skies are still grey.
Stormy skies and Starbucks! What a great combination. : ) Glad you are able to see some new sights. Your pictures are beautiful. We are enjoying your journal. We are praying for you.
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