<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by littleleaguemom:
While my Czech is rudimentary, I am fluent in German and those that didn't know English were happy to talk to me in whatever command of German they had. </font>
I think fluency makes a big difference. I pretty much mangled everything, I'm sure. I could tell by the shopkeeper's expression that I was just one more tourist.
Good suggestions on everything. I''d add a few:
Prague is a tough place for omnivores, but I did manage to find a decent salad at the Radost FX, along with some other delcious items.
A couple more sights that might interest you are the TV tower and the Kafka Museum. Also, if you're into it, check out (pun!) Czech hockey. Of they may be in the off season.
A stroll over the Charles Bridge at night is unbeatable, IMO. Just know where your wallet is at all times. It's a notorious spot for pickpockets.
Cabs: there are a couple of English-speaking cab companys and they're just great (won't rip you off). It's just that getting one at the airport can be tricky. I think I might have the numbers somewhere.
[This message has been edited by essxjay (edited 05-26-2003).]