Last weekend I spent a day at the Botanical Gardens with my new friend, and fellow-teacher, Sybil. Coincidentally, Sybil is from South Carolina so we automatically have a lot in common! The weather has just been spectacular here in Prague for weeks, so I have taken every advantage of it by spending most of my free time in the outdoors. I have heeded the warnings of everyone that when November comes, it will be cloudy and cold most days. But this particular Sunday could not have been more perfect! See for yourself.
Sybil gets credit for this gorgeous tree shot
Tonight Sybil and I are going to do Halloween right- we are going on a ghost tour of Old Town including the old Jewish ghetto and cemetery. The cemetery dates back to the first half of the 15th century. Approximately 12,000 tombstones have been counted here, but about 100,000 people are buried here! I will share more about the old Jewish ghetto of Prague in a later post. I can’t think of a better place to see a ghost, can you?!
The Bohemian Freethinker 
What a beautiful place! So glad you’ve made a new friend of course you’re so easy to talk too. Keep enjoying your adventure ♥️
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Hi Cecilia! Always so good to hear from you!
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Look terrific girl. Glad you are doing so well. Beautiful here too, but it is turning cooler. Enjoy
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Hi Sue! Nice to hear from you. Please say hello to Nancy and all my neighbor friends
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What a great way to spend Halloween! The photos are amazing. A ghost tour of the Old Town sounds fascinating – plenty of ghosts in that deep, rich history! Happy Halloween!
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Hi Linda, it was fun. Yes, lots of ghosts. Have you ever heard of the Golem? Check it out!
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That garden looks beautiful. Is it the city botanical garden or at Charles University? I will be taking a tour next spring and Prague is included. I’ll have enough free time during some days so I can visit some of the places I have on my “want to see” list. I added a botanical garden to that list.
So much for you to explore and enjoy in Prague. I assume you will be going to the Christmas markets in Prague and surrounding cities. I sure would be if I were there.
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Barb, if you only have a few days here I would not put the Botanical Gardens as a high priority. There is just too much else to see and do. And yes, I will check out the Christmas markets!
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Beautiful place. Is this the city botanical garden or the one at Charles University? Either way, it’s another place added to my list of what I want to see when I come back to Prague.
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City Botanical Gardens in Troja near the zoo!
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Loved the Halloween update! Several years ago, I went to Prague with a Jewish friend (and others). The old Jewish quarter, and especially the cemetery, were among the most memorable sites we visited on that trip .Linda De Shaw
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You’re right Linda. The Jewish Quarter, or “Josefov” as it is called here, is a must see in Prague. I hope you will come back and visit me and see it again!
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Happy Birthday Penny! NOV 10th!
Thanks for all the lovely photos. I’ve been to Prague several times and it’s a wonderful place.
Hugs, Shere
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Thanks for remembering Shere and for the well-wishes
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