Alex's Travels

Back in Prague

Got back to Prague last Saturday. Our plan to stay with Ray for a few nights was disrupted when that selfish fool got himself put in the hospital with appendicitis. Fortunately, he is recouperating well. Unfortunately, Alyssa and I had to put up a couple more korunas than expected for accomodation.

We checked into Sokolska Youth Hostel, where I stayed when I first arrived to this city and on other occasions. Its a quiet, clean place with free internet and satellite television.

Our first night back, we went to Cafe Blind Eye. A few months ago, I met a DJ at Nebe who recommended what he called the "speak easy-style club." You walk up to an unmarked door in an out-of-the-way part of town and ring a doorbell. A few minutes later, a girl lets you into an apartment house foyer. Just follow the sounds to another inconspicuous door and enter a great indie club, frequented mostly by American and British expats. We had a good evening of beer and conversation with Igor (who has been at the hostel since before I arrived), Alejandro (a Texan student who loves his state and his weed) and an Australian couple.

Alyssa and I spent Sunday, our last day together, in some of my favorite sections of the city. We got some great Czech pub food for dinner and then relaxed in the hostel.

I saw her off Monday. Constantly being with the same person for about two months can get frustrating, but I was sad to see her go. She's back in Baltimore now and tells me that things are pretty much the same.

I've already gotten back into my Prague routine: enjoying some coffee, reading the papers, hanging out in parks. I've been back to the movies twice already and had a great time at M1 Secret Lounge last night (the beers are only 20CZK now!, less than $1US). I'll head to the best dance night in town tonight and then spend the weekend on a trip to Budapest.

One more thing: I happened across an organic grocer that sells soy-meats, like hot dogs and sandwich stuff. Its made lunches and dinners much better. And I finally feel as though I'm getting adequate sodium intake here in Prague!

Stay tuned for a post on my weekend in Budapest.

posted by The League: Reassembled @ 9:18 AM