Prague / Czechia
Day 1
We arrived to the station in Munich very early, thinking we had a train booked to Prague. However, we didn’t realise that we were actually going to be travelling by bus. But it turns out the bus from Munich to Prague is faster. And our bus had a toilet, Wi-fi, and a vending machine! After a rest and a much need shower we headed out for food, and to get our bearings around Prague. The old town and the city centre is well maintained and colourful. There are gothic churches, and a historic bridge known as Charles Bridge decorated with baroque-style statues. We crossed this bridge and headed up the hill to the Prague Castle. It’s the largest ancient castle in the world, taking up almost 7 hectares! It is more of a complex than one building, we got some nice views of the city. We headed back into the Old Town and seeked out a good cocktail bar. We went to Black Angel’s, which was rated one of the top bars in the world. It was an experience that I highly recommend, unfortunately, no photo taking is allowed!
Day 2
Our plan for the day was a walking tour around the Old Town. We got up and headed to get some breakfast at Café Louvre. A Parisian style café dating from 1902. It was interesting, not the best breakfast I’ve had, maybe just not my style, but it rates very highly. We then met Monita’s friends that were over from Toronto in the Old Town Square and started our walking tour. It was one of the many ‘free’ ones on offer. Our guide was very very knowledgeable, I enjoyed the tour but some stops were an information overload. But without the tour we wouldn’t have known about the deep Jewish history in the town, so after the walking tour we did self-guided tour around Prague Jewish Town and visited Synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetry. A very sobering experience. After enough walking we headed back to our Airbnb for a bit of rest. That evening we had dinner and some more drinks with our Toronto friends.
Day 3
Our last day in Prague, and the end of our week long trip that started in Vienna. We checked out of our Airbnb and headed to breakfast at Můj šálek kávy which rates very highly. Unfortunately, we missed the breakfast cut off time and had to settle for lunch, but it was so good. We then strolled up Vitkov hill the Žižkov district. At the head of the hill is the National Monument in Vitkov. The Monument also includes the Ceremonial Hall, an exhibition entitled Crossroads of Czech and Czechoslovak Statehood, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other exhibition halls. It stands very tall and has an awesome viewing platform, with epic 360 degree views of the city. It was so quiet we were the only people up there! After being out of the Old Town and touristy area we went towards Prague 2 and into Vršovice, apparently an up and coming hip area. We found a small café called Kavárna Šlágr that was super cheap and super tasty! One last spot to tick of the list was the John Lennon wall. Although he had nothing to do with the area, it all started when the youth would write their grievances against the communist regime of Gustáv Husák in the form of Lennon’s lyrics. Today the wall represents love and peace and draws crowds of tourists daily. With a bit of time left before we needed to be at the airport, we headed to The Tavern for dinner. Hands down one of the best burgers I’ve ever had.
I love creating images that speak to me.
I grew up in a small town that nobody really knows about, Levin. Spent a good ten years in Hamilton making some of the best friends anyone could have. And now I’m living, working and playing in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Also a small country that people have trouble locating – I’m looking at you America!
Life is about stories, and that’s what I love to capture and document. My shooting style is unobtrusive. You may be a natural in front of the camera, or have no idea what to do but before we even start I’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.
Things I love: Travelling to wherever I can, my partner Monita, homemade burgers, wood fired pizzas, the smell of rain on a hot summers day, mountains, the snow, sunsets and sunrises, star gazing, natural light, the aesthetic of wood, crashing waves and day dreaming.