After a short nap, we met up with one of Mom's friends who lives in Prague, Lenka. What a wonderful lady! She showed us around a different part of the city and Mom was thrilled because we saw the Conservatory, National Theater and statues of Dvorak and Smentana.
Smentana's statue along the river, the composer of The Moldau - He's sitting with his ear next to the river as if he's listening.
The Charles Bridge
The Czech people raised money to build The National Theatre which burned down almost as soon as it was built. They then fundraised for another 3 years to rebuild it. Clearly the arts are important to this community.
We had dinner at the notable Cafe Slavia across the street from the National Theatre. Lenka told us about the famous movie maker, Milos Forman ("One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus") who spent time in the cafe and teaches at the academy next door when he's in Prague. There was also a photo of Hillary Clinton. Perhaps it's like Sardi's in New York?
Lenka also took us by the place where the Velvet Revolution began and showed us a memorial that is filled with candles every year on November 17th.
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| Music Conservatory |
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| With Lenka and Smetana statue |
Smentana's statue along the river, the composer of The Moldau - He's sitting with his ear next to the river as if he's listening.
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| With Lenka, Ms. Klmkow's 2nd Grade class and Dvorak Statue |
The Charles Bridge
A perfect view of the Castle
The Czech people raised money to build The National Theatre which burned down almost as soon as it was built. They then fundraised for another 3 years to rebuild it. Clearly the arts are important to this community.
We had dinner at the notable Cafe Slavia across the street from the National Theatre. Lenka told us about the famous movie maker, Milos Forman ("One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Amadeus") who spent time in the cafe and teaches at the academy next door when he's in Prague. There was also a photo of Hillary Clinton. Perhaps it's like Sardi's in New York?
Lenka also took us by the place where the Velvet Revolution began and showed us a memorial that is filled with candles every year on November 17th.
How wonderful, and Lenka looks fantastic! I'm so glad you were able to meet up!
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