general advice needed

me and my boyfriend are coming to prague sunday 19th feb to wednesday 22nd...its our first trip abroad so we%26#39;re kind of nervous about the language..i%26#39;ve got some basic phrases in my book but i was wondering if anyone had come across a specialist food glossary to use or whether this isnt really necessary. Also, whats the weather like at the moment and are there any activities or sights that we really shouldnt miss..are most tourist sights e.g. the castle closed on a monday?

thanks, cate

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Hi,

you do not need to worry about the language, when you have money and want something it is world wide that you will get understood?.

we have been a few times and have had no trouble at all even though we do not speak a word of czech i am embarassed to say.

i think you will find it is quieter on mondays than other days, but to get loads of info about everything, log on to livingprague.com

enjoy yourself

dave

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Cate,

My new wife and I are also going to Prague dueing the same time period (arriving on Feb 16th and leaving on the 21st). We have done a lot of planning and would be happy to share what we have found.

Also, perhaps you would be interested in meeting up for a pint or two if time permits. If you would like, you can always e-mail me at jay.knott@comcast.net.

Looking forward to the trip...

Jay (and Lara)

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B-girl, Prague is my favorite place in the world. It will be COLD! Learn to use the subway. You buy a ticket for a specific time-- the longer the less expensive. We usually get a three day pass. You stamp it the first time you use it and after that just make sure you have it if it is asked for either on the train or on the concourse. Very expensive if you don%26#39;t have one. Getting around on the subway with the map is easy and quick. There are pickpockets -- so be careful! Don%26#39;t keep anything of value in pants pockets and hold on to purse. We met a lady who had her purse unzipped, wallet taken and rezipped and she never knew. A man lost his wallet in the old %26quot;stuck subway door%26quot;trick. We had no language problems and ate only at Czech restaurants which are cheaper usually and why go to Prague for pizza? Many places can be reached by walking from one to the other except the castle. The shops around the Charles bridge are fascinating It really is a town for just poking around. If you get too cold try the hot wine sold in the central market. M.

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Prague is my favourite place in the whole (so far), so much so we got married there last year. Our honeymoon was a tour of the Czech Republic. In all honesty language wise you will not struggle in Prague, however if you choose to venture further out then a phrase book and some language basics are very useful. But having said that on your first visit I%26#39;d stick to Prague there%26#39;s plenty to see and do.

February is cold wrap up warm with lots of layers cos its really warm when you get inside anywhere.

Shout up if you want anything else I usually pop on most days

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thanks for all the advice, especially the website, i%26#39;ve printed off pretty much everything on there..i%26#39;ll warn you dukhi me and my boyfriend are only 18 and 19 respectively but if you think you could cope with us (we can be more grown up than expected) then i%26#39;ll mention meeting up to jay (my boyfriend%26#39;s name-what a coincidence!) and see what he thinks

thanks again,

cate xx

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As dozydai rightly says, if you stay in the centre, most people you come acorss will speak English.

Yes the monuments are closed on Monday, but Prague castle is a public space so you wan wonder in and out of it on all days ,including Monday, and unless you don%26#39;t want to go in the actual buildings themselves, you can still spend a good day looking around.

When you come, bring warm clothes. Layers are better than heavy clothes, but bring good walking boots or shoes to walk on the cobbles, hat and gloves

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Hi Cate...

Well, it%26#39;s getting close now -- have you finally got everything in order? I had to laugh that you would think that we might have an issue with the fact that you two are 18/19. LOL... you%26#39;re making me feel old now. Granted, we are 35 (Lara) and 38 (myself), but I shudder to think that we would ever act %26quot;old%26quot;. If you are %26quot;more mature than your age%26quot;... considering we are probably less mature than ours... we will probably get on just fine. If you and Jay (that is a coincidence) are interested, just drop me a note.

Cheers!