Seasonal Paradise

Prague Coffee

Heavenly have the best coffee in Prague. The latte froth is so thick the sugar doesn't sink and the stirrer stands on its own.

Mi Familia At Charles Bridge, Prague

Wedding Video, With Completely Inappropriate Music

Our videographer is Czech and didn't understand the words to the song he attached to this video.  The movie was meant as a quick message to mum.  My mother (77) was not well enough to travel from Victoria, Canada to Prague for the wedding, alas.

Married In Prague

Ferraris in Prague

This was taken the day Obama was in Prague. Ferraris in Prague, on cobblestones, doesn't quite compute.

Taking The Rough With The Smooth

The cycle path on the way in to Prague is quite precarious. The lines are smooth, the rest is cobblestones, which are amplified by superhard 23c tires. Off in the distance, in the middle of the shot sits Prague Castle.

Czech Calligraphy

What on earth does this say? I had to stop to check it out....and relax by the rivers edge for a whlie. The Vltava was a mirror at 7am.

Prague Office

Here's our office in Prague.  Not too shabby, although definitely a touch Bohemian.

The Proposal

Marc lured Irena out across the Charles Bridge.  She was expecting to meet me for breakfast at our usual spot.  As they crossed the bridge they encountered a pitiful beggar prostrated and freezing, covered by a blue blanket.  Marc persuaded Irena to give the begger some money.  But it wasn't really a beggar...

Unfortunately my prepared speech fell apart as soon as I saw the tears in Irena's eyes, I asked, she managed a yes, and we both turned into a bubbly schmooshy mess.  Afterwards we went to Allegro, the highest Zagat ranked restaurant in Prague. 

Jazz On The Charles Bridge

Morning Routine

Morning Routine
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

We're getting into a morning routine of heading out at dawn across the Charles
bridge and having breakfast and coffee in Mala Strana under Prague Castle.

Waking up with the sun is good for the soul, especially in combination with
a misty morning walk.

Prague At Dusk

Prague Castle At Dusk
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

It really doesn't take that long to do a daily blog.  This is a test to see how fast I can go from photo to blog post.  4:34pm leapt up from table to take photo, 4:37pm emailed post with picture attached, 4:39pm post was processed from gmail to Typepad via Flickr.  3 minutes more for tweaks and adding the post to appropriate categories.  Under ten minutes.  C'est fini.  So why is it 20% of the 100 blogs I added to Google Reader are as dead as doornails one year later. 

Irena's Office - 4:30pm, 10:30am EST

Irena's Office
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Working away in our snug little office overlooking Prague, and the balcony that Irena and I met on in October 2005.

Starting Work - 9:40am / 3:40am EST

Starting Work - 9:40am / 3:40am EST
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Earl grey with a view of the city rooftops.

One Day In Prague - 8:30am / 2:30am EST

One Day In Prague - 8:30am / 2:30am EST
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Starting the day with a walk across Charles Bridge.  Here's my best shot, post cappuccino. 

First Prague Snow

First Prague Snow
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

We woke on Sunday morning to an inch of snow, and put it to use in the
afternoon.

Czech Lunch

Czech Lunch
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Lunch at Irena's parents.

Unidentified Object

Unidentified Object
Originally uploaded by Mark C Brooks

Irena and I went to the Czech Gynecology today.  We found this strange
object in Irena's tummy.  Its 11.6mm long, 7 weeks and 1 day old and
has the tiniest of tiny heartbeats.  :-)