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Prague: Celestial Clock and medieval fare

StringGirl posed for this picture not long before the 600 year anniversary of this incredible clock tower in Prague. We were there in late September. the video below was from October 9th. Too bad I did not get this explanation of the clock before I was there, but glad that it was posted. That's to Boingboing .net for the post and reminder. Just around the corner from here Jan took me for dinner the last night in Prague. The place alleges to  be a medieval tavern. U Pavouka does offer a completely touristic experience of food, music, entertainment, and libations. Around 50 dollars (900 Czech Korunna) gets you a bottomless drink (I opted for Dark Czech beer) Several courses of food (chicken, duck, pork, goulash, dumplings, and more) Czech bag pipes (OK not that authentic but fun) live pirate show and dancing girls The show can be cheesy at times with live "pirate" brawls and dancing girls, but the drum and pipe group is a little infectious and peopl...
StringGirl at a Beach in Michigan (yep the US for a change) Digging through the photos to find other pix that StringGirl has not posted to the photoblog yet we find pics from Andy's Birthday and the day at the beach that preceded it. The state park at Grand Haven was the first stop that morning. To enjoy a day at the beach before heading over to GR for Andy's B-day picnic. View Larger Map A great beach with inviting sandy beaches and just perfect fresh water was a treat that day (though wind made for a nasty rip current). Then over to Andy and Melissa's house for AJ's birthday party. turning 31 (I think, since I am 40 now). StringGirl and the Birthday boy Now yer famous bro. StringGirl and her 10 blog viewers all send you another belated birthday greeting. (I know you'll probably get the Google update on this so I guess I better make it worthwhile.) Next stop on the StringGirl World tour (another stop to beautiful Dortmund Germany and Zurich). Will ha...

Prague: Bohemian Rhapsody III

StringGirl with AutoFormers Guido, Silke, Alan, and Brian Prague's Celestial Clock