Category Archives: Czech Republic

Arrived in Cyprus the journey ended but the story just beginning… Marilyn and Alf

Posted on June 24, 2012 by dralfoldman

Yesterday, we arrived safely in Cyprus but although the seven week journey is technically ended the real story is just beginning… Whilst were at sea for seven days, with no access to the internet, we wrote a daily blog, and … Continue reading →

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Three delightful days in Venice – Marilyn and Alf

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dralfoldman

Today we leave Venice for Florence, after three delightful days. Our first day, we were talking to another couple on a ferry and received the following advice: You are going to be ripped-off in Venice anyway, so you might as well enjoy … Continue reading →

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Some of Marilyn and Alf’s best photos in Budapest, Hungary

Posted on May 22, 2012 by dralfoldman

Check out the link below for some of Marilyn & Alf’s best photos whilst visiting Budapest. Open the link and then choose Budapest on the right or if you prefer one of the other cities. Click on individual photos to enlarge … Continue reading →

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Definitely no more dumplings please!

Posted on May 20, 2012 by dralfoldman

In Zagreb, Croatia, we thought that we were eating Croatian pasta but the waiter described it as “home-made Croatian dumplings” – it was an accompaniment to some excellent beef. It’s interesting to observe that in Central Europe, the “dumpling belt” seems to wider than … Continue reading →

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Some of Marilyn and Alf’s Best Photos in Vienna

Posted on May 12, 2012 by dralfoldman

Check out the link below for some of Marilyn & Alf’s best photos whilst visiting Vienna. Open the link and then choose Vienna, or if you prefer Prague or Frankfurt http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfandmarilyn/

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Marilyn and Alf arrive in Vienna to thunder and lightening – what a welcome!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dralfoldman

We’ve arrived in Vienna, Austria and just got settled before the heavens opened – thunder and lighting followed – what a reception! The four-hour road journey from Prague was fairly uneventful. Leaving Prague, we saw lots of Communist era high … Continue reading →

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Some of Marilyn and Alf’s best photos in Prague

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dralfoldman

Check out the link below for some of Marilyn & Alf’s best photos whilst visiting Prague http://www.flickr.com/photos/alfandmarilyn/sets/72157629611662430 Related articles Some of Marilyn and Alf’s best photos in Prague Our last full day in Prague (alfandmarilyn.wordpress.com) Taking to your feet in Prague – … Continue reading →

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Our last full day in Prague

Posted on May 6, 2012 by dralfoldman

After breakfast, we jumped on the No. 22 tram which deposited us at the foot of Petrin Hill just in front of the Funicular Railway. It was a sunny Saturday morning, so there was a huge queue for the Funicular Railway. We … Continue reading →

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Why the Jewish Museum Prague is the most visited Jewish museum in the world and the most visited museum in Prague

Posted on May 5, 2012 by dralfoldman

In our second full day in Prague we concentrated on the Jewish Museum. We bought a ticket that included an English-speaking guide. Amazingly we were a group of two with our own dedicated guide who was extremely knowledgeable. Overall, we were very moved by Josefov (the … Continue reading →

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Taking to your feet in Prague – the Paris of the East – Marilyn and Alf

Posted on May 5, 2012 by dralfoldman

As soon as we started strolling around Wenceslas Square, home to the historical Velvet Revolution of 1989, it was easy to see why Prague has so often been described as the Paris of the East. Our first full day in … Continue reading →

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