Greetings from Prague

Prague has proven to be a great weekend getaway for Chris and I. We love it. It's a short drive from Wroclaw - and because we've been there and seen that - we can fall into a relaxed weekend mode of walking, eating, drinking, taking photos, and just being in the moment.

Our theme for this weekend was - parks. Prague has some beautiful parks and places to sit and people watch while enjoying some wine and good conversation. Being fall time - it was amazing with all the oranges, reds, yellows - reflecting in the sun. We found ourselves wondering the city and enjoying every minute of it.

Some takeaways from the weekend: 4 more bottles of Srircha, authentic Mexican food & new friends. 

For Americans, we take our Mexican/Latin American food for granted. In the States, Mexican  ingredients are readily available - in Europe, not so much. And even if they have access to the ingredients, they don't understand how the flavors are supposed to work together. We found reviews on Las Adelitas Restaurante and gave it a shot. Glad we did. It was amazing. Not only will we go to Prague for Sriracha now, we will also go for Mexican. It was a fiesta for our mouths. Photos below to share our love of all things Mexican. Now to find only find plantains or yuca here...

 

Travelers Tips: Prague is a great city with lots to offer. While you will likely want to see the main sights - take some back ways to get there. You will likely find beautiful streets, quite areas along the river, and  hidden gems that aren't on the tourist map. Also, Prague food - like much of the area can be really heavy - there are lots of lighter fare options if you keep your eyes peeled - no need to go back home with some extra Prague ham stuck to your butt.

Our Two Cents: 

Prague: Monarch Wine Bar: $2.80 for a Glass of Wine - Yes, Please!
Prague: Hotel Rubicon: It is nothing more than a hotel room
Prague: U Fleku Restaurant and Brewery: Go for a good time - best with a group of people who like to drink 
Prague: Las Adelitas Restaurante & Tequila Bar: Finally find Authentic Mexican in Eastern Europe!
 

We might be the only people who go to Prague for Sriracha

So what does one do when the only city we can find the original Sriracha hot sauce in is 3 hours away - you go to buy them out! Oh and it doesn't hurt that it's Prague!

For anyone who lives away from the comforts of home - I don't think it matters how far away you are - when you miss something you love - it's worth stocking up on & you might find yourself getting overly excited when you find it. For us, that is Sricacha. While that wasn't the entire reason we went, it was what made us decide to pack our bags for a weekend getaway.

It's nice going to a city you keep going back to because you have your favorite places and can just enjoy some R&R.

Pretty sure I never need one of these again - it's tasty but a serious hunk of meat

Pedro - he makes me smile - maybe that was after a few Cuba Libres

The Charles Bridge and Boats on a perfect day

Seriously love the crystal

The drive - so pretty - we did this without a GPS too - the joys

The final count - 5 Sriracha, 1 Green Tabasco

Travelers Tip: It's always fun to go into food stores. You can really see what the locals eat and who knows - you might be surprised what you find. In our case, a shelf full of Srircha with our name on it!