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The Winter Maniacs (Swimming in the Vltava)

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Yes, it's that time of year again. Put on that speedo underneath those clothes, t...(more)

The Winter Maniacs (Swimming in the Vltava)

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Yes, it's that time of year again. Put on that speedo underneath those clothes, today is the day to...(more)

The Winter Maniacs (Swimming in the Vltava)

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Yes, it's that time of year again. Put on that speedo underneath those clothes, today is the day to strip down and jump into...(more)

Train Station Treasure

Published over 4 years ago by Luca Vascon

Ah, our poor main train station. Hlavni Nadrazi. Hlavak, for short. Poor Hlavak is a metaphor for th...(more)

Train Station Treasure

Published over 4 years ago by Luca Vascon

Ah, our poor main train station. Hlavni Nadrazi. Hlavak, for short. Poor Hlavak is a metaphor for this country, if you are a pessimist. This gr...(more)

Train Station Treasure

Published over 4 years ago by Luca Vascon

Ah, our poor main train station. Hlavni Nadrazi. Hlavak, for short. Poor Hlavak is a metaphor for this country, if you...(more)

A Damn Fine Beer

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Strahov Brewery is a small operation. The beer, dubbed 'St. Norbert' comes in a light and dark variety. We sampled the light version. At 60 crowns fo...(more)

Starbucks brings us up to date with Civilization

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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I love coffee. I can live like a cactus for days on end, subsisting only on juice from the coffee bean and nicotine-e...(more)

Prague from a Balloon

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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I hope you're not afraid of heights! Here we are, 70 meters above the ground, flying in a balloon. You can see the Castle, Old Town, and just about every other part of Prague from here.

Anniversary of Czechoslovakia's Independence

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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89 years ago today, Czechoslovakia gained independence as Austro-Hungary broke up. This event was celebrated here at Pisecka Brana, just steps from the King's Garden, by a military brass band and somber speeches.

Apple Trees and Grapevines

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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This park is lovely in the spring, when all the apple trees are in bloom.

Old Town Square Christmas Market

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Here's the biggest frenzy of the year for Old Town Square (barring the Praying Mantis Invasion of course). Get a huge steaming pile o...(more)

The Year without Winter

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Where did winter go? The days are rather balmy. Yesterday there was a mild hurricane, and a short torrential rainfall...(more)

The Year without Winter

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Where did winter go? The days are rather balmy. Yesterday there was a mild hurricane, and a short torrential rainfall. Who knows what will com...(more)

Tomas Vavra the Violin Maker

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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One of the old masters of the craft. There are fewer and fewer violin makers in these lands. Most of the violins...(more)

Tomas Vavra the Violin Maker

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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One of the old masters of the craft. There are fewer and fewer violin makers in these lands. Most of the violins these days are japanese....(more)

Spring peeks its sleepy head out of the ground

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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The sun is warming the earth again, and humans are venturing outdoors again. The ducks must be happy. No more do they h...(more)

The White is Falling

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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The past 2 months of missing winter is all coming back at once. Prague rarely sees snow like this. More than 20cm in one day, and it hasn't stopped yet. They say it will continue until Friday at least.

Prague Marathon 2007

Published over 4 years ago by Jeffrey Martin

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Never give up.Joseph Murrithi Riri of Kenya is the favorite to win this race, who will in fact finish before your correspondent gets home (by car...(more)