My first task today was to get our train tickets to Praha...yes that how Prague is spelled here. Which presented my first challenge. Next challenge there are two tram stops that go to the main train station. I decide to follow a girl with the roller bag. Score, I am at the main train station and I see a "bank" of self serve DB BAHN ticket dispensers but I would like to speak to someone to confirm that Praha is in fact Prauge. I enter the DB BAHN office to find a set-up similar to a DMV or passport office in the states. I was told to take a number and wait. My number was 1512 and 1485 was just called.....this is going to be a long story. As time slowly moves forward I become brave and decide to try the self serve option.....still keeping my number in case I need help. The kiosk is super easy to navigate, I am still not sure I am getting a ticket to the correct place but I bravely move forward. thought the process and in the end have 4 items printed that look like tickets. Hum....did I get what I really need? I look up and see the DB BAHN service providers are on 1510 so I continue to wait and when my number appears I go to the window to confirm that I have two ticket to Prague for 24-12-2010. I have completed my first task of the day. Now I wander back to the the Alt Market to pick up some last minute gifts for friends and to get some more of that lovely chocolate covered fruit on a stick. I am just amazed at how fresh the strawberries are......where did they get such great strawberries? I also get the name of the restruard we enjoyed on Saturday...I believe it is called Sachsisch-Bohmisches Bierhaus, here is a linkhttp://www.altmarktkeller-dresden.de/ Keeping in the food vein....for lunch I decide on a Kartoffelpuffer with apple sauce....which is a potato pancake. As I walked toward the tram stop I notice the whole Advent market is gone....wow the square has a whole different look now. Check it out....
My next task is tour Schloss Eckberg Hotel and Restaurant .....except I did not take the name of the "castle" with me...all I know is I need to take the #11 tram to one of two stops. As I ride the tram I am getting a little worried as the area is getting much more residential.....but I press on..... upon getting off the tram I notice a hole in the wall. Literally a doorway in this huge wall and a "sign" that has a picture of people sitting outside enjoying food and beverages. So I take a chance and move forward.....I am greeted with a beautiful snow covered path through the most peaceful forest. I reach the building, "read" the name and determine it is not my originally target.....but as "castles" go it will do. Check out the these pictures....
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| View from the the back terrace. |
Ever diligent I decide to set out up the hill to find the Schloss Eckberg castle....even though I did not know at the time that was what I was looking for.......I walk back the snowy path to the main road and walk toward what I think is my original target. My determination is rewarded.....It is a beautiful place! I am going to create an album on our facebook page please check it out.....http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boutique-Affair/108388402545706
One funny note....as I made my way back to my hotel. A gentlemen on the street behind me is talking on his cell...he says in the Queen's English " Yea the taxi just dropped me here. He did not understand a word I said....I am just going to wander around and hope to find a place to buy cigarettes" I turn to him and say go back two blocks there is grocery store on the left. He has should a revealed look on his face.....then he asks...can I buy Vodka there too....and I reassure him that he can. Who would have thought me help somebody else find something in Dresden! I am now off to checkout several of the Dresden museums. I will give a full report tomorrow!
All my best,
Jill
My next task is tour Schloss Eckberg Hotel and Restaurant .....except I did not take the name of the "castle" with me...all I know is I need to take the #11 tram to one of two stops. As I ride the tram I am getting a little worried as the area is getting much more residential.....but I press on..... upon getting off the tram I notice a hole in the wall. Literally a doorway in this huge wall and a "sign" that has a picture of people sitting outside enjoying food and beverages. So I take a chance and move forward.....I am greeted with a beautiful snow covered path through the most peaceful forest. I reach the building, "read" the name and determine it is not my originally target.....but as "castles" go it will do. Check out the these pictures....
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