forty thousand steps

started my first morning in prague with a run through the old town. I shared the bridge with just the pigeons and a number of committed wannabe influencers posing for shots before the crowds stirred into their Sunday morning hangovers and onto the streets.

in the early hours the city looked as though it might live in a fairytale.

in the main square I took an immediate liking to the Jan Hus memorial statue, a symbol of resisting oppression installed for permanent display as a reminder of the country’s perseverance through hardship. the spectrum of emotions on the faces of each figure in the monument is amazing.

after napping, I set out on my own art trail to find the installations of contemporary sculptor David Cerny, a master of political commentary through art. I enjoyed exploring the city this way, admiring the historical lanes and scenery in my pursuit of contemporary monuments.

a former leader(?) of the country (I don’t remember) in a mall.

Sigmund Freud.

a fan favourite, fondly known as ‘piss’.

embryo.

babies (my favourite so far). more for me to find tomorrow.

goulash for dinner - an absolute treat! managed to watch the astronomical clock chime on the hour at 9.

I have another day to spend here tomorrow. thinking of finding a gallery to visit, although I might take it slowly and spend some time reading or writing. missing home but grateful for this time to be with and get to know myself again. <<