Plzen Stories


Day trip to the mecca of Pilsner!

On Sunday afternoon, I FINALLY made my way out of town for the day. I can't believe that I haven't left Praha since before Christmas but the weather is getting nice and it was time to venture out. Tristan and his girlfriend, Clare, and I decided a little beer trip was in order. Plzen is located about an hour southwest of Prague....we took a bus down....


Plzen - Day 2

20 September 07 So I had a lovely day here in Plzen. I ordered food, I answered "yes" to "for here?", I took some tours. My Day: - Visit Informatce for brochures - Pray at side chapel at Sv. Bartolomeje - Climb tower at same. I have a pic of my foot on one of the tiny stairs. - Go inside Sv. B's. Again, no English w/woman at desk, used my li...


Plzen - Day 1 (I slept all day)

19 September 07 I arrived in Plzen but stayed in my bed all day. Successful use of Czech at the bus station, asking directions to my hostel. I feel like I expect each trip (bus, train, find the hostel, etc.) to be difficult which helps b/c when it's only slightly difficult, or fairly easy, then it's exciting. Like here. Find the "Informatce" sign...


Beer Heaven

Our trip to Plzen consisted of beer, food and more beer. We satyed at a nice hotel that was situated right above this really famous restaurant. Our first night in town we had a big Czech diiner there and checked out all the pictures of famous former diners (including former Czech rep. President Vaclav Havel) Plzen, of course, is home to the Pilsn...