Day 7- Attack of the Plog/ Apartment

Our goal for the day was to find our final living space for the rest of the trip. Before we left the U.S. we tried a couple times to get in touch with a few different apartment rental agencies but failed to get a response. So we had to settle on staying in a hotel for a few days while we searched from here. We aren't sure why, but as soon as we contacted the agencies from Prague we had responses! Anyway, yesterday we went to see an apartment in the area where I was taking the first few pictures on the last post (Lesser Town/Mala Strana). We were a few minutes late getting there (...who, us?!) because we had to fumble around a few winding back streets, but we found it in the end. The apartment is very cool. A bit hard to describe, but don't worry, pictures will be coming soon! We liked it a lot and decided to take it! The apartment sits just off the river in the Kampa district - a highly sought after living area - and is only a stones throw from Mala Strana, which is home to nice shops and restaurants, as well as many of the foreign embassies including the US. It is a bit quieter than the “tourist” areas, yet still walking distance to the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and many other popular sites.

We will be moving from the hotel tomorrow and then we can finally be settled. Until now we have been living out of our suitcases and the thought of having to move has been weighing on Karl. It will be nice to have all of our stuff organized and not have to trip over (6) suitcases AND camera gear. It will make it easier to live and, most importantly, get out and take pictures! I will post some pics of the apartment soon.

After looking at the apartment we made a quick trip to Starbucks (yes) for a quick breakfast (brunch) and then, to Karl’s absolute delight, we stumbled on an outdoor vendor serving trdelnik and, of course, he chowed one despite just having finished eating.

Returned to hotel to catch up on the Plog (hours!), and brief trip outside to a small Mexican place for eats which was very good, despite the fact that they got my order wrong, and then back to the hotel to Plog a little more. THEN SLEEP.