Take me back to Czech Republic...

Ah....What can I say....
I have recently come back from a 4 day trip to the Czech republic and must say
I fell in love with it, couldn't get enough of it and left much to see next time.

I am deffinitely visiting again as I have sooo much more to see.We stayed at Prague, the capital city near the Republic square.
Firstly we had to sort out our transportation from the airport to our hotel. Since taxis are really pricey the best option is to get the shuttle which can take you to the republic square in 30 minutes for 150czk (roughly 6 euros).
Getting to our hotel was quite easy from then on as we stayed quite close to where the shuttle passes.
We stayed at the Grandior hotel which although does not look much from the outside is a wonderful place to stay.
Although it is a 5star hotel, the prices in January where quite reasonable, especially for what they offered. The prices included breakfast and has available a spa, bar and restuarant and offers free wi-fi. The breakfast was quite an experience.
As you walk to the entrance of the restaurant there is a hostess which offers you a drink and takes you to a table. The food was absolutely delicious with a huge buffet and the staff was wonderful.

The rooms where another pleasant experience.
Especially in the winter with low temperatures, the heated bathroom floors are quite a treat. Not to mention the matresses and pillows which I fell in love with and woke up every morning feeling so rested.

Although there is a really good public transport system we prefered to walk around as everything we wanted to see was at a walking distance and could get a better feel of the city.
Our first day was limited so we only visited the republic square and the old town square.

The first stop was in La Republica for something to eat. This is a great choice as the prices
are decent and you get value for money. Drinks came quite cheap as well and there are a few noghts which they have live music. The atmosphere is lovelly and the staff quite polite.

After our lunch we headed to the republic sqaure only 5 minute walk from la republica, where shops, theatres and the powder tower is located.


This goth tower is one of the original city gates and you can either go under the arch and make your way into the old town which is only 5mins walk or pass it and walk down the shops as it separates the old and new town.


Walking your way to the old town you can pass through the marionnet shops which you can shop or just admire the lovelly marionnets or make a stop and shop at the lovelly Botanicus shop which has a wide range of teas, soaps, etc. Their 'calm me down' tea is quite nice. Passing through you get to 'church of our lady' on your left which is quite impressive especially at night or sunset.

At this point you have passed a number of bars and restaurants. We only hit a couple of bars during our stay, both of are located close to each other and are close to the shops I just mentioned and before the church.
The first bar was dejavu. This bar has a great atmosphere, nice music which is not too loud so you can talk. Also, we tried a couple of cocktails and where quite impressed with the prices (4 euros each). Their 'Jack daniels Tenesse honey' seemed to taste quite good in cocktails!

       The second bar we made only a quick stop where we tried a shot of absinthe and Bechaerovka which is produced in the Czech Republic. Now I must sayI havr never seen a decor as such in a bar- I was quite impressed! The prices again were quite good.

Carrying on into the old town town square there is a wonderful set of buildings. The architecture is quite admirable and you can see the astronomical clock which is medieval and quite famous and worth seing.
Every hour there are puppets of the apostles which come out and the clock shows not only the local time but also the zodiac ring.

From then astronimical clock and the old town square you can head to the Jewish quarter which even though is a must see we did not visit as we didn't have the time. We only walked through it, without making any stops in the cemetery. Walking down in you will see all the high end shops: Louis Vuitton, Bulgary etc.

Another choice when you are in the old town square is to buy the fab mulled wine, red wine which is drank hot and has a sweet but a little strong taste. Also you can buy the local 'trdelnik' which tastes like a pretzel but is round. If you are into trying avoid doing so near the castle. There was a price difference especially in souvenirs. After trying the wine we made our way to the little cobbled streets where the souvenir shops are. Prague is famous for its Bohemian crystals so it is worth buying something as a souvenir although prices can go up high.


Day 2: Charles bridge, Prague castle, kampa

Our second day was planned for the area around the castle. What is good in Prague is tha there is a lot to see around there and within walking distance. From where we stayed the nearest was through the old town but instead went around and walked down the river -by my mistake I admit but nevertheless was quite nice as we got to see the national theatre and didn't get the temperatures we expected and the weather was ok to walk.
Walking down, we got to charles bridge, and crossed to the other side. Now the bridge is a sight itself. it has staues all the way, every statue is different. The view is great as you can see kampa underneath, the castle opposite and at night it can be quite a romantic walk to take.
Crossing the bridge underneath you have kampa which is a quite nice place to walk and stop to get something to eat although the place we sat was quite pricey - almost double prices although it was right next to the wheel.

Be careful! Stay away from the pretzels on each table hanging - they are not free!!! We only realised after we had scoffed down 2! They charge for them something like 30czk which is more than a euro. Near the wheel you can find the John Lenon and on the other side of the wheel there is the John Lenon pub which we unfortunatelly could not go as we run out of time.
Making your way from the bridge to the castle you pass 'mala strana' which is a really nice area. walking up the castle is filled with beautiful buildings and many souvenir shops. The prices were shocking. The previous day we had bought a few paintings and the shops near the castle charged more than double for the same ones so avoid these shops when visiting. Getting to the castle the view was of all Prague and it was a good chance to take photos. The castle is free to go in but they charge for going in the cathedral and some parts. We only paid to go to the 'small circuit' which was worth it. It cost about 200czk and you got to see 'golden lane' where there is a small building which you can tell has been kept as it was and you can see armours, a torture room and the view. Next there are a series of houses where some of the castle staff stayed. Leaving the castle you exit on a different end making your way down via steps.

 All these are within walking distance and you get to see them in half a day if you are not into too much detail pr standing in one place too long. We where not interested in going in the cathedral and rather walk through these places so it only took us a few hours to see everything. It probably takes longer if you want to see everything.

Day 3: Karlovy Vary

We saw our trip as an opportunity to see places outside Prague. We decided to take the bus from 'florenc' station to go to Karlovy Vary. Although the train is said to be a much nicer journey the bus takes about 1 hour and 30mins less so we decided to go with the bus in order to get more time there. It takes about 2.30 with the bus and we travelled with the student agency. The bus has free wifi and was very comfortable. On the way back we each had a tablet in the seat in front which had many films-iin English which you can watch and plugs on the side.
Getting to Karlovy Vary we passed the Becherovka museum.
We did not go in the museum but we did sit inside where a small cafe is located and the restaurant. It was very dissapointing to see that in the train station and the Becherovka building you had to pay to go to the toilet. It was 5czk in the station and 10czk in the cafe.
From the train station we crossed the street passing the Becherovka building and carrying on straight. After a couple of minutes you get to an info spot which we pressed English but still got Chech so we decided to carry on down hill which got us to the river where horses with carrieges are waiting to take you around. We prefferd to walk because someone was being miserable and didn't want to go on a carriege. Karlovy Vary has a river which runs in the middle so we took one side and walked up and came down the other side. Once we started walking we were amazed by the buildings!

Karlovy Vary is also known as Carlsbad famous for its spa's.
It is full of spa's, shops and shopping centres. There are a few museums like the glass museum which unfortunately didn't get the chance to see but we did drink from one of the springs with a nice little cup we bought from a souvenir spot. These cups are quite a nice little option for a gift as there is a good selection of unique designs. We tries the water which is warm and a little salty. Also we tried the famous waffles which are like a thin, crunchy layer rather than the ones we know.
A day at the spa an the glass museum is deffinitely on the list for next time!

Day 4: Kutna Hora

We wanted to see as much as possible while in the Chech Republic so we thought visiting another place oustide Prague was a good idea. Having found Kutna Hora online we where excited to see it was only 1 hour away by train.
What was more appealing was that the famous bone church was located there where 40.000 bones decorated the interior walls of the church.
These were actual human bones and the were everywhere. Even the chandelier was made out of every single bone you can find on the human body. We decided to walk from there to the town but realised walking takes more than half an hour from the station so keep that in mind!
Leaving the church at about 1.00pm we started making our way to the town but started to feel a little uneasy as we realised there where no people there.
For the next hour we did not meet any person or animal. All the shops where closed-even the police station was closed!!!! We started thinking that maybe all the people where made decor for the church.
When you are especially in a medieval town this can make you feel uneasy especially when it starts snowing. As much as that may seem romatic, you must admit it can be a littloe freeky a
fter seeing so many bones of people who once lived there!
Seing that we didn't have enough time to make it back to the station for the next train we decided to try and find somewhere to have a drink. At this point I must say how cookoo the train time are - there was a train 3 minutes to every hour except at 2.00pm!!!!
Anyway, we started going down the hill where we came across a place that looked like a restaurant.
This was a pleasant surprise as not only was it open, we saw it had a certificate for excellence for 2014!
Walking in we were taken by the wonderful atmosphere. The bar and room resembled a middle ages environment. The restaurant had an excellent service, better prices than Prague and great food!
Their apple strudel was really tasty as was their mushroom and potatoe soup-both highly recomended!
The staff was really nice and service really fast! Dacicky Pivnice is deffinitely recomended!

After our great meal we headed back to the station where we finally saw people coming out - thank God! Turns out they must be eating at that time. We were quite happy to see there are people alive ha ha! It must have been the time locals eat or something.
Retirning to Prague we took a final stroll to the old town square and did some souvenir shopping before heading back to the hotel to get some rest.
After a little rest we decided to go for a proper dinner in Mala strana which is an area near Charles bridge leading to the castle up to a point. The restaurant we wanted to eat in was one we had seen before we arrived as we were impressed to read it a medieval type restaurant decorated with skulls. Although we had seen enough skulls to last us a lufetime, we were not discouraged. So we headed there around 7.30pm but our dissapointment the only tables that were available were in the room where a 'show' was taking place and had to pay 170czk for the show alone.
So we decided to go elsewhere and we made our way to kampa deciding to eat in 'Svejk' restaurant.
Big mistake!!! We walked in, starved. We ordered, got our drinks and food which was ok. After a while just before we decided to pay the bill, my partner, who was drinking dark beer, turns and says: 'I have found a finger nail in my beer'. My stomach still feels yuk thinking about it.
What was more infuriating was that the manager after asking to replace it and we refused and just asked for the bill, still charged it.
We thought that was very impolite no so much as for the money we paid for the beer but for the fact that it was charged after finding something like that in!
So I deffinitelly don't recomend eating there!
Even so, we tried to forget it and head back for an early night...


Leaving Prague:

Being close to the spot the shuttle left for the airport, it only took us 10 mins to get outside Marriot hotel where the shuttle leaves. The shuttle takes only 30mins to get to the airport which gave us plenty of time for duty free shopping. Buying alcohol is a little cheeper in the airport than in Prague centre so we decided to buy a couple of local drinks to try back home. The first was Cordial (35% alcohol) which is quite nice but maybe a little strong for some but still a little sweet. The second was a much sweeter drink with honey, Medovina (18% alcohol). This is more to my taste to be honest as it is sweet and not as strong.
 It was quite good to see we could pay in euro's as well and there was an ATM available although the staff told us there wasn't!

Final thoughts:

Even before our take off I had allready decided I would be back. It is one place with many to offer and I have deffinitely left allot I haven't seen like the Mucha musem dedicated to Mucha and his art nouveu work.
Sightseing and museums asside it is a place that I will be deffinitely going back. It is dreamy, good for couples, families, friends.
It is place that will take you to another time.....



sources:
La republica restaurant: http://www.larepublica.cz/?lang=en
Astronomical clock: http://www.staromestskaradnicepraha.cz/
Karlovy Vary: http://www.karlovyvary.cz/en
Dicicky Pivnice:http://www.dacicky.com/
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Perception

People generally see what they look for and hear what they listen for
(to kill a mocking bird).

Ever wondered why things that appear criminal to us seem to leave others uninterested?
Perception is the ultimate example of how subjectivism exists in our every day lives.
For example vegans and vegetarians cannot understand how people who eat meat are guilt free if they know how animals have been treated before killed and packaged,
On the other hand those who do eat meat do think that it is cruel to kill animals but believe it is vital for their diet therefore that need is superior to the animal's wellfare.

Perception is very interesting to look at in personal and professional relationships.
We often see how people in  relationships who have a totally different view, or rather perception, get angry, offended etc for different things and don't realise often why the other person gets angry or upset with certain behaviours.

At work for example we see how people see it is ok to ask collegues personal questions as they don't seem to see it as offensive where it can be actually pretty rude.
Perception is a result of many factors eg: personal, experiential, social etc. We see how women have different perceptions of what is required to be done in order to have a succesful relationship whereas men's views differ.

We also see that culture can have an effect on  the perception of people. What is acceptable in one country is not in another.
But perception can cause many problems most probably in communication in interpersonal communication. This includes all types of relationships.

We see how generations are in constant conflict in ideological issues and how big generation gaps can be huge. It is often that we see parents that do not understand their childrens needs and consider funny or unimportant what their children do.
But I have often found that perception is linked to relativity. How see things is relative for each of us. Things that we see as good eg a meal might not be for someone else. I always find interesting when someone says words to me such as : good, bad, hot, cold, beautiful, how I get different answers from different people. This is why things are relative for each of us.
My favourite and most obvious example of different perceptions is the half full/empty glass.
Some see it as full others as empty. This is a very easy example of how different people can see things differently.


Perception though is much more complex that whether a glass is half full or not. If perception differs so much in terms of the glass imagine how much more complex it may be in interaction.
Perception and relativity as much as it can be a reason for creating many problems can also be vital in our lives.
Imagine a world where we all see things in the same way, think in the same way.
Every single relationship we would create
would look like a repetition of the last,
We have friends which we value amongst all for the unique way which they see things and their views which we usually ask for their opinion and advice.
Imagine how flat the world would feel if we were all the same. This does not create happines. Being the same does not ensure a better world as the sickness that is implanted inside of us would be so much greater.

Think of how perception can make all people dislike one person and vice versa. If all people liked the same things, rejected the same things, and if all negative traits within a personality were present in all people.
However many issues the subjectivity within perception creates, it is an unavoidable factor which does make life a little more interesting.
Imagine going out on a first date? If all people  shared a perception that would not make them very interesting to meet as you would allready know what they are like.
How much fun does this take out of meeting a new person for the first time, dicovering them and discovering you with them?

However many issues difference in perception may create, it equally not only resolves others but makes the world much more interesting in our every day interactions and experiencing people.
Except when we meet arseholes - in that case you just want to wack them.



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The Guardian Angel and Azazel

Angels and demons are not creatures in the bible.
They exist. From the day we are born we are surrounded by them. I remember being told when I was young
that we all have our guardin angel who sits next to us when we are asleep.

It was only till later in life I realised that guardian angels and Azazel are the people who are part of it.
I have met few angels. Not necessarily my own but they are around us. I have seen them. In the faces of those who care for those in need.
Those who are conscious of the harm we cause in nature.
Those who give their lover to the homeless and those who care for sick and stray animals. Even in the faces of those who have only little and yet share what they have with others less fortunate than them.

There are angels around us but we don't notice 'cause their wings and halo's are invisible. We are used to identify angels as something holly up in heaven - creatures looking down on us but how else do we call those who look out for us, save us, do good?
We each find our guardian angel in different places and faces. That of a mother, a friend, a lover. Sometimes we do not even realise we have one in our life till it is too late.



Ofcourse there cannot be a world of guardian angels without the existense of Azazel in our lives.
I have come across too many in  different forms.
They usually disguise themselves and look like well intentioned friends and family. Which is quite unfortunate 'cause family you don't get to choose and quite frequently are made to put up with those mean bastards.

Those who are two faced, those who create wars. Those who harm people and animals without a second thought.
I have in my life seen Azazel hidden inside many. Im sure you all have - he is usually behind a smilling face or an attractive person. You would be surprised to discover he is even behind that person who laughs frequently and is sociable - the one you can never imagine is such a fake, mean person.
The ones who cannot bear to see you in bliss and happy and try to ruin it for you even by their actions without limiting themselves to words.


Azazel like angels, do not always appear in human form.
I am fortunate enough to have two guardian angels in my life. One in a human form and one in a non-human form, hairy, big eared and foot cocker spaniel.

Im sure if you give it some thought you will too can think of at least one guardian angel that yo have met and many Azazels......

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Ghosts

Nothing haunts us like the past.
Although ghosts have been often the object of fear for the little ones, hidding under the beds,
 as we get older the ghosts seem to be more terrifying and persistent, not leaving with dawn!

Whether you believe in ghosts in the metaphysical sense or not, you cannot ignore the ghosts you create growing up.
Whether that is the fear of dying alone which we see as the main drive in many people who get married to people they don't love or the unforgiving feeling on the things we haven't or have said to people, the ghosts we create are a personal responsibility.

The ghosts are different for everyone. Outspoken people are hardly haunted by things they haven't said opposed to introverts for example as they usually speak their mind. Although I must say being an outspoken person myself, something that doesn't get said, can bug you for all eternity.


 Insecure people I have seen are most commonly haunted by thoughts of being alone, not being liked, regardless of the fact if they like or not the other person. Insecure people I have found to be the most common examples of these 'haunted' personalities as they usually do things to please others in order to be liked or buy other's love as they think they are not worth it. Insecure people are most commonly haunted by their own insecirities as it creates many issues and feelings of loneliness, unacceptability, worthlessness etc. These are usually the type of people who create their own shit storm and then cry when it rains shit!


Ofcourse all types of people have their ghosts and they differ for everyone.
 The most creative types seem to carry them with them hidden in dark corners of their minds. Creative peole seem to be tornmented by the ammount of intelligence they have and we have seen such examples in the cases of many artists which have unfortunately lost it and left us far too soon (eg: Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain etc). Creative people are very much similar to the idealist and well read individuals with a high sense of social responsibility and equality issues.

I have been thinking in the past that the more knowledgeable and well read someone is, the more depressed they must be, being aware of the things that are happening eg: politics, social issues etc. The unaware are happier in their own little world. Of course these are educated, creative individuals who have a sense of social responsibility and not the type that is interested in making money in all costs.

Ofcourse ghosts may be of emotional states. I have experienced through the relationships of friends how an old friend, ex partner or things we have said can haunt us to eternity. This ofcourse all linked to people we once cared about. There must be at least one thing we have regreted  to have said or not in our life, even the people we did not set straight when we should have and decided to be the ones who will not drop to the other person's level.

Turns out the only good thing that comes out of not giving shitheads a mouthful is that you make it easy for the shithead. Letting them off easy instead of making them hear what an arse hole they are.
This works the other way as well. Ghosts can be the things we did do, like not treat people who deserved it better although this does not have the same emotional gravity as we don't exprerience pain and these usually turn to feelings of regret rather than ghosts.



Ghosts can be mean little fuckers. They can sneak up one day and start following you around. If you are the ocd type, you are fucked. Can't get those out of your mind even when you sleep!!!!
They are like a fucking curse.
The ghosts we each have inside us are different for each one of us. We create them ourselves as we are not born with them, like phobias. We are responsible for creating them, keeping them and killing them ourselves. No one make you feel guilty, do things that make you guilty or not feel bad about your actions.

We are the creators of our own shitstorms and responsible for the ghosts we bring to life by what we do and how we go about our relationships.




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Vampires

This isn't much of a jolly post - nothing 'Christmassy'!

But it is something I have been giving a lot of thought in the past few months from stuff  that has been happening around me, stories I have heard from friends and past experiences.

Vampires for me are something very different to the 'creatures of the night' the so called 'faithful' call and arre scared of. For me vampires is something alot scarier than that, people you interact with everyday:your boss, co-workers, in laws and so on and are well disguised with the best intentions.
I have recently found that friends or rather so-called friends can be vampires to.

Now how can vampires be associated to people?
Well for starters I don't think all individuals are human.
Secondly, some people suck the energy out of you like vampired feast on blood.  It might not be as grotesque or at least not visibly but it is worse because you don't realise it is happening!

I have in the past encounterest people who I didn't realise till too late they
would be jealous of a success or relationship I may have had at the time or even
could not even stand the thought that you were happy and they could not feel
any joy in their lide (regardless of the fact you had nothing to do with their misserable little life).

Mother in law Vampire!

Mothers in law are a classic. To be fair there are some super dooper mothers in laws you feel so lucky to have but then...... there are the other oness. The 'I want to make you so miserable cause you took my son away from me- you good for nothing whore' ones.Im sure not only married women can relate but also poor ex girlfriends.
This woman for some reason is ever so nice to everyone else- a little fuckin' angel that makes it impossible for you to complain about because you will come off as the bad one!

Now the boss Vampire.
The assohole who for some reason is always a man or woman -doesn't really matter which - isn't getting any at home and will make sure you don't either by taking out all your fucking energy, making you work overtime and ensure you get home nakerd.
The boss-vampire is the kind that will make you regret being there, ruin your enthusiasm for work and will make your imagination run to dark places of the things you want to do to him/her and the pain you want to inflict upon them.
The boss vampire is the type that will suck out all your positive energy and will for work and creativity and will make you look repeatedly at your watch till its time to mentally stick up your middle finger to him and leave for home.
Ofcourse if you are in a freelance area of work this goes for the people that hire you! Don't for a second think you will enter a arse-hole free zone - ahahhahha!

The friend vampire!
The friend vampire is for me different types of people. There is always the one that you don't realise is an actual frenemy and not really your friend. The type that is gealous of your success and trying to constantly put your enthusiasm down with the sole purpose of making you feel as miserable as them. These people feed off your misery, unhappiness, misfortune. Like the vampire gets energy from blood, the frenemy gets that from sucking out every little bit of positive energy. The person who will not let you get a taste of your success, excitement for your new job or when you meet the love of your life. These people feel true happiness and bliss to see you in misery and sadness but will appear ever so supportive to make sure you never are happy!
This is the same with relatives as well! Constantly making you the black sheep of the faamily and questioning your dress style, your new boyfriend, lifestyle choices etc.


The second category are actual friends, well intentioned and faithful.
Thes poor arseholes are anything but frenemies, will be there when you need them and are genuily happy with your successes.
BUT!!!! Sometimes they can suck out so much energy from you that you wouldn't believe. Now you might wonder - how can this be possible for such people?
I'll tell you right now and Im sure you will relate at some point!
There is the friend that is always depressed (commonly not for any particular or serious reason eg: starvation, health problems etc). The person you have known and since day one have never heard them say they are doing ok, they are well etc.
The fucking person who is always, with no frikin excepetion 'I have been better' I often get the urge to replie: 'really? when? cause I have never heard you being better'. 
Now I don't know for you but for me, this kills my buzz....


There is the friend that always asks for your opinion, you are happy to help, you always find some really good advice, put thought in it and give all your energy to do so and then they never take it, still do what they would initially do regardless of asking you and they do this repeatedly! Now Im not suggesting the person should do what you say but I'm saying whats the point of asking me if you never will take my advice and do this every fucking time????
Then there is the friend which will always - but always- will start talking about his or her problems and will not let you talk at all! This could be both in terms of compaining about their life or just a person who never stops blabbering!!!

All these types I have found over the years are amongst us but we don't seem to realise the ammount of energy they sucj out of us. We usually see them as arse holes or people we have to put up with or simply having to deal with cause that's what a good daughter/ son in law or friend has to do.
Im sure you can relate to at least one of the above vampires.....

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