Prague: Part 1

I haven't been doing much blogging lately because I've become addicted to crocheting.  Lately, I've been spending my free time looking/trying out patterns, learning new stitches, and watching youtube videos on crocheting.

We did go on a fun trip this past month over the long Easter weekend that I've been meaning to share with you.



The car ride to Prague wasn't so fun, but we made it!  It took us much longer than it should have, not just stopping with the kids, but also so much traffic.  Along the way, Carter screamed about 3 hours of the way (not exaggerating), Maddie didn't nap at all, she pooped in her underwear and didn't say anything.....and none of us realized it because we thought Carter was tooting.  I apologize if that was too much information, but this is life with two goofy young kiddos while traveling.

The moment we unstrapped him from his carseat, he was all smiles.

We spent Easter weekend in Prague, so we had about 4 days.  With the kids, 4 days really turned out to be 4 half days exploring the city, because it works better for us to let the kids take a normal nap in a bed, walk/crawl around the apartment and play with some toys (instead of being strapped in a stroller or carrier all day while we explore), and just to have some down time.  I think we spent almost every morning out, from about 9am-1pm, then we would come back, let them nap/play for the afternoon, then go out to dinner.

We spent the entire morning just walking around.  We walked and walked and walked.  And it was so nice to have that double stroller so we didn't have to carry anyone or anything :-)  The weather was cold with clouds on and off.

The rooftops!  The buildings!  

We first walked around Petrin hill which is basically a big park on a hill right on the edge of the center of Prague.

If only we came a few weeks later when all of these lovely trees were in full bloom.

Charles Bridge was one of the main sights to see.  The construction started in 1357, ended in 1402, ...can you imagine the history it's seen?  And above, this is the road that leads to the Charles Bridge.  It's even more beautiful in person.

That is a beautiful sight right there----two sleeping babies.

Trdelnik is a Czech sweet pastry that was sold all over the city.  It was perfect with a cup of coffee.  It's just rolled dough that's wrapped around a stick, then grilled and rolled in sugar.  It was also popular to put some Nutella inside.

I mean, the architecture was amazing.  Every single building, even most of the apartment buildings near the center had beautiful facades and colors.

This is the astronomical clock.

Since it was Easter, the main square was decorated, a fun band played there every day, there was a petting zoo, and lots of great food and drink.