Inside The Polished Apple

We came home from Prague with a bit of an obsession.... MARIONETTES! It started when we bought tickets to see the marionette version of Don Giovanni when we were in Prague. Real theatre with four foot tall marionettes! Then it grew as every path from our apartment to any attraction walked us right by a marionette shop. Some were made in Czech Republic, some were probably made in China. Soccer players, presidents, princesses and witches-all with strings attached to animate them. The first marionette we bought was the momento "doll" to add to the collection. But then she became the daily entertainment back at the apartment. Next there was a request for a marionette for dad. No. But we did buy a couple more for gifts to take back home. Of course, we bought them from a little old stooped over lady from some tucked away shop. Czech language only of course. The dolls all travelled well home and found themselves in their respective homes. One string repai...

We are in Prague for a holiday.  Prague is known for many things-Charles Bridge, Prague Castle,  historic churches and buildings on every block, its Communist past, its Jewish history, its eclectic nightlife, marionettes and Easter Eggs.  And hearty meals, including various forms of pork with potato dumplings, sauerkraut, and beer.  While beer is not my weakness, this is:  Hot Chocolate at the Choco Cafe We coincidentally just happen to be across the street from a Choco Cafe.  We've been there three times, so far.  Cherry and Almond hot chocolate, chocolate with sea salt, chocolate with brandy, banana hot chocolate, chocolate and cafe and plain old hot chocolate with milk and whipped cream. Needless to say, its possible my health may suffer.   Fortunately to combat this, the city comes built in with the solution: Stairs and lots of hills.   For instance, to see this: View of Prague from...