Going Old World in Prague ~ Cafe Slavia

We were exhausted after returning by train from a 

day spent out of the city in Kutna Hora.   Though we

all could have fallen into bed for a nap we also realized

we were running out of time in Prague.  The next day 

we were traveling to Istanbul so if we wanted to see 

everything on our list, we had to slap ourselves awake 

and get to Cafe Slavia.

Cafe Slavia opened in 1881 and has been the place to 

meet for writers, artists, poets and performers.  It is

located along the river right across the street from the

National Theatre.  It is the type of place to gather and

discuss and debate politics, art and the latest projects

of the movers and shakers in the art world. Vaclav Havel

 used to hang out here.

As we were enjoying our hot drinks, Midi nodded to a 

nearby table and said, "Check out this guy, looks like a

truck driver, sounds like an opera singer".  Yeah, it's 

that kind of place, a few tables away a beautiful woman 

was being interviewed by a nervous guy.  The woman's

cute cocker spaniel ended up jumping up on the guy 

for a taste of his dessert and that broke the ice and 

allowed the guy to relax and get on with it.

As you enter the main door be sure to check out the

sweets case and remember the number of the item 

you want to order.

Try to get a table along the river for great views 

of Prague Castle.  It is lovely to sit and watch the 

boats on the river and the people walking by.

It is nice to go late in the afternoon for a

snack and coffee.  A piano player performs 

late in the day and it is a perfect place to relax 

and soak in a bit of Prague history.

For us, the guys headed home afterwards but Kate

and I took one final stroll over the Charles Bridge

to say goodbye to Prague.