Prague & Berlin
EasyJet took us there, and the airport in Prague is overdue a modernisation refit - arriving and departing passengers all mingling in the piers! The lovely Grand Bohemia hotel was our choice - really central but in a quieter sector. A bonus was that with the deluxe room we booked, they provide guests with a daily transport pass for the underground, tram and bus network. However, many of the attractions of Prague are walk-able, and as it thankfully wasn't too hot during our time there, (mid July) walk we did.
It has to be said that Prague was absolutely heaving with visitors! The array and colours of the historic buildings around every corner was amazing, clearly one of the major attractions. A great relaxing way to see many are with a cruise boat along the Vltava river. We attended 3 concerts in all, very reasonably priced, one lunchtime one up in the castle area and two held in churches around the town squares.
After a great three-night stay we left by train for Berlin, which I have to say was a bit of a disappointing experience. It isn't just the UK rail network that needs major investment! The train left half an hour late despite being at the platform, the carriage was hot and much confusion rained over the passengers seat allocations - and this was in First Class! The trip itself was unremarkable, mostly rural countryside and much of it following the Elbe river valley.
I have relatives in Berlin hence our visit there, and it was a family occasion for my auntie's 90th birthday weekend.