Of Birthdays and Revolutions

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This sculpture plaque hangs a bit unobtrusively on Národní Třída (National Street). No words are necessary. The date says it all.
On the street below the same spot- the night of November 17th. Candles lit in memoriam of the Velvet Revolution.
I celebrated my first birthday here in the Czech Republic with a walk through Old Town and along the River. The building with the golden roof is The National Theatre. As I’ve said before, the views never get old.

My very special student, Lucie, treated me to a birthday cocktail and gourmet confections at IF cafe on Kampa Island. It is owned by the renowned pastry chef, Iveta Fabešová. That same evening, unbeknownst to us, the cafe was technically closed for a St. Martin’s Day Feast. Iveta generously invited Lucie and I to join in. She served me a huge plate of roast goose with dumplings and sauerkraut. It was delicious!

The Hedgehog in a Cage is a very popular puzzle here in the Czech Republic. Lucie gave me the one on the left to solve, and the pastry chef made me one of chocolate, on the right, to eat!
View of the city from Kampa Island, Prague.

4 thoughts on “Of Birthdays and Revolutions”

  1. Happy belated birthday Penny! This is Polly’s friend, Megan. I love following your adventures and learning about your new life there. Looks amazing! So happy for you!! Hope you have continued joy throughout the year and beyond. Happy travels!

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