Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Weird

Smiling Lunchmeat - Prague
One is never surprised by the variety of delicacies offered whilst traveling.

Surface

Mala Strana Detail - Prague
Prior to reconstruction in the early 1990's, the ancient neglected walls of "The Little Quarter" (Mala Strana) were quite beautiful.

Mikulov Wine Cellar - Moravia


Moravian wine is considered the finest in the region. The beautiful rolling hills here produce a vintage of excellent table wines. In this Cellar (Vinny Sklep) are the traditional tools of the winemaster.
A taste of wine from the barrel is procured through this magic Bohemian crystal straw.
A drink fresh from the barrel may be quite strong.
A small glass is all that is needed, unless further tasting is required. Should you want to take some wine home with you, be sure to buy it while in Moravia. As the old Moravian saying goes, "The wine in Prague is never as good as it is in Moravia. Beacuse we keep the best wine for ourselves." Moravia

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Skating on the Vlatava River - Prague
The Vlatava River froze over the winter of 1996 for the first time in many years. A skate on the river in Prague's center is indeed a rare pleasure.
Modern Dance - Mass MOCA
Bennington College performers take over Mass MOCA for the day.
Cafe Slavia Door - Prague
This has always been a mystery to me: I walked by the front door of Kavárna Slavia many times a day before it was re-opened in 1999. This unusual orb disappeared after reconstruction.