3 Jun 2023 – Breakfast at an excellent cafe before our last chance to ride the rails on this trip – easily the most comfortable. We had our whole first class cabin to ourselves for the 3.5 hour journey – and good views of the Czech countryside (through a dirty window).
Arrived in Prague and a short Bolt ride to our hotel – situated in the center of things not far from the Vltava River and the Old Town area. Once checked in, our first stop was not far – just across the street to the Sad Man’s Tongue Bar and Bistro to work on planning our first couple of days. It’s a cool American-themed bar, owned surprisingly by a Pittsburgh native! He wasn’t in but we’re told will be on Monday, so we plan to return, and to hold us he told the barman to get us a free shot. The Becherovka herbal liqueur was very tasty – need to find this at home!
Now getting late we went wandering to find something to eat and knees on the Pivovar Nardoni – local brewery with outdoor seating and excellent food.
After that, short walk back to call it a night. Tomorrow our first full day – and a guided tour of many key sites around the Old Town and historical areas.