BW got cussed at on the sidewalk for almost nicking a woman with his umbrella when a gust of wet wind bent a couple of the spokes and sent the thing flying. Commuting with the hopeless contraptions that are cheap umbrellas is a comedy of errors.
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| Peeking from beneath a broken umbrella |
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| Wet umbrella on metro. #commuterproblems |
Hot soup is a good remedy after slogging around on Prague's extra-wet sidewalks - especially the Czech traditional česnečka (garlic) variety.
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| It tastes better than it looks |
A cozy nook of a restaurant helps, too. We had our garlic soup in Kulový Blesk, a fun little haunt only a block away from our flat. It has vintage Czech movie posters and stills bedecking the walls.
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| According to Google Translate, that title means "Thawing". Which is what we were doing. |
The sausages and beer list were nothing to sneeze at, either. Makes sense; the place is often packed.
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| Hungry BW |
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| The place is known for its selection |
Let's hope for some sun and dry toes now, shall we?
Yes - the weather has been awful just lately. Nothing like it should be for late August/early September. According to the forecast, it is meant to improve considerably over the next few days.
ReplyDeleteIt is worth investing in a decent umbrella rather than the cheap,flimsy ones you describe, which blow inside-out or break, whenever there is a strong gust of wind. Mine cost me nothing - I chose it from one of several that have sat unclaimed in Church for several months :-)
you're fun. i want to read more of your writing. mooore! give me MORE. okay. happy friday!
ReplyDeleteGah, the weather was godawful earlier this week-- it's hard to believe it's turned into this current loveliness. (Which reminds me... why am I inside?) Cesnecka is THE thing for days like that though, yumm. I think it's my absolute favorite Czech food. Maybe more than trdelnik! Loved the wet umbrella on the metro photo-- real life stuff.
ReplyDeleteI love Cesnecka, too! Yay, garlic breath! Seriously, I think it's probably superfood.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks, Annie! I love reading your writing, too :)
ReplyDeleteI think I need to visit your church to scam an umbrella, Ricky ;) Seriously, it would be great to hear another one of your sermons. What a fantastic adventure you've been on with Sybille - hopefully the rain didn't hamper you too much on your journey!
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