After a nap, about 3:15pm we headed back out on foot. We walked back across the Charles Bridge and turned right along the bank and followed the river for about a mile down to the boat docks.
This sculpture was along the way. I didn’t see any description, but I think it’s clearly contrasting the rusted orthodoxy of the communist system with the vibrant capitalist economy.
Here’s the late afternoon start of our cruise before Kate moved back to face forward.
Here we are approaching the Charles bridge from the water. You can see the statues along the bridge. We crossed under the bridge and turned around and sailed back down river. It turns out the Vltava River connects to the Elbe River north of Prague and then continues up to Hamburg.
After the cruise we walked back but took a side trip back to the store next to the Old New Synagogue so Kate could buy a Prague Golem. We then walked back across the Charles Bridge and got some dinner.
We had dinner at a restaurant recommended by the hotel. It was founded in 1787, two years before the Constitution was ratified.
I had an Aperol Spritz for Jan & Mike. We had traditional Czech meals, Kate had Pork Neck and Dumplings, and I had Boar goulash with potato pancakes. They were both very good. and even at a high-end restaurant was about $70. It was just a couple of blocks back to the hotel. It was a pretty tiring day, but I think we really got a feel for Prague.
Kate has also established a Google Link for more photos at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/SFQh7Ypfb1WZgcDx7