A work colleague is leaving for PRG tomorrow (she thinks it's less expensive than Euro-based countries - I thought it was the same or more expensive ), and I told her I'd put adventureadam's input on all things PRG-related as it is a good resource. She's also going on to VIE now that she knows it's not that far away by train, and I'm including my VIE document.

See everyone in 5 weeks!

Cheers.

In some areas it's cheaper, in some areas it's more expensive. IF you compare to cities with 1.3 million or whatever it is, in Western Europe, it's probably a cheaper place to live. OTOH, it is heavily touristed, so establishments that cater to tourists know that they can get a large premium..

I am just double checking to make sure this is the correct Hilton that you are all staying at:

HILTON PRAGUE � Pobrezni 1 Prague, 186 00, Czech Republic � Tel: +420 (0) 224 841 111

Not all but most. A few are staying at the Hilton Old Town.

I am staying at the Hilton Prague (which might encourage you to go to the Old Town instead).

On the other hand, if you are there on any evening between the 9th and the 14th, when there is Do function scheduled, my invitation to buy you dinner at the restaurant of your choice* still stands.

*Excludes restaurants which only serve veggies and/or creepy-crawly things from the sea.

Holiday Inn Congress Centre is on the PointBreaks list for 5k per night. It is far south of DO Central, but if you are on a tight budget and don't mind the commute, it's a great deal. Tripadvisor

One month to go - or four weeks this Friday. Looking forward to this!

As am I.. Cool serfty, another Australian in the party!

Hold everything! Serfty will be riding in from the airport with me. I did not realize that he is Australian.

I wonder if there is some language we can use to communicate during the ride.

If I was travelling solo, you'd have little hope in understanding me, but To Market To Market will be with us who is very good with interpretation.

Morse code or semaphore might work, if you can get the flags into the cab.

For starters, you'd have to realise, rather than realize, that serfty is Australian, and work up from there. As I'll be bringing 3 other Australians with me, consider it good practice

Just don't bring any Vegemite.

Orginally posted on the DL Forum by me in Nov 2003:

I tasted it one time and after having my stomach pumped did a little research on its history:

1. In 1922, Vegemite was invented by a mad Australian scientist who was hoping to earn his place in a horror movie. Screen standards were not as low then as they are today and Hollywood instead went with Frankenstein, feeling that it was less frightening.

2. In 1927, Australia -- which was then located off the coast of France -- was ordered to move Down Under by the League of Nations. This was the result of fears that not only would Vegemite destroy European palates but that it would drive the cows in England mad.

3. In 1928, New Zealand formally protested Vegemite-laden Australia's new location in a parliamentary resolution which read, "Well, there goes the neighborhood!"

4. In the 1950's, Rolf Harris sung a heart-warming ballad titled, "Tie Me Kangeroo Down, Sport." Apparently, only when the 'roo was properly trussed could he be forced to swallow Vegemite.

5. In 1986, Australia's classic Shakespearian actor, Paul Hogan, was signed by his agent to do a Vegemite commercial. When Hogan learned that the script called for him to actually eat the stuff, he went underground, changed his name to "Crocodile Dundee" and escaped to America where he was granted political asylum. He spent the rest of his life in the Florida swamps fighting 'gators, which he explained was much more enjoyable than munching Vegemite sandwiches.

6. In 2003, Kraft -- which produces both Vegemite and Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese -- tried to pressure Delta Airlines into serving it in F/C on all domestic flights. The City of Brotherly Love (no, NOT San Francisco) was so incensed by Kraft's act of aviation terrorism that it immediately invited Southwest Airlines to fly into PHL, ignoring the fact that Philadelphia is neither south nor west.

Delta CEO Leo Mullen bravely stood up to this international giant and immediately ordered the cessation of all (free) meals.

Is there an event list/schedule for the Prague DO? I live here in Prague but am flying back from a holiday on the 10th... and flying to the US a few days later.

See post #1 (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...13-2011-a.html).

Hilton launched a sale today. Prepaid, 14 day advance purchase. Booking code PGGG04. Check your rezs.

I looked and was told "We are sorry, there is no availability for the promotion code you entered". (I will be staying from the 9th through the 15th.) I got the same response from the Hilton Old Town.

Rooms at usual prices are still available in both hotels.