Our host Katerina and her boyfriend offered us to stay in their flat for the weekend. The lovely couple even volunteered to show us around the city on our second day in Prague. It was a sunny, albeit cold day. Snow has begun to fall the night before, so it was quite slippery to walk everywhere. Throughout the day, their cute dog, Charlie, was with us! So adorable! First, we went to the Benedictine-run Emmaus Monastery sitting south of Karlovo Námestí. It was one of Charles IV's gifts to the city of Prague.
We then walked about 10 minutes towards the Vyšehrad Castle. Local legend holds that this area was the location of the first settlement which would later become Prague. The main attraction in the area is the Neo-Gothic Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. I find this particular door in the Basilica very pretty!
Just beside the Basilica is the Vyšehrad Cemetery, the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics. I felt so giddy seeing the snow all over the castle grounds.
From the castle grounds, we were able to see a panoramic view of the entire city.
It was completely a day of leisure. We even fed some of the birds in Vltava River overlooking the Prague Castle.
The girls wanted to go shopping so we stopped by a shopping mall called Nový Smíchov. Afterwards, we grabbed something to eat at a Czech restaurant and then continued strolling around the city.
That day, November 27, was the first day of the annual Christmas Market in the Old Town Center. I was so psyched to experience my first Christmas Market no less than in Prague. The Tyn Cathedral at the backdrop was glowing!
The Old Town Center was bustling with activities. Apart from the stalls set-up in the area, there were also some cultural presentations at the makeshift stage.
After eating Trdelnik at the Christmas Market, we walked towards the Mexican Pub where Katerina was set to celebrate her birthday. It was fun to meet new people over some Sangria. Cheers to Katerina!
After the chatting and drinking, it was time to party! We left the Mexican pub around 11pm and proceeded to an underground club packed with people. From there, we hopped from one bar to another until we were able to go back to Katerina's flat at half past 3 in the morning! It was one hell of a party!!!
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