05.06.2019
Prague, Czech Republic (8 of 30)
I am fortunate to be able to stay and study in Prague for June. In my eyes since this place offers so much to experience, I think it is impossible to do it all even in the month I am here. It must be exponentially difficult for travelers coming for a short time. Learning the encompassing public transportation system Prague offers has been neat as it has allowed me to move from point A to point B anywhere in the city. An interesting activity I have seen people partake in is cycling the city. Locals, tourists, and even messengers can be seen cycling up and down the streets. The rough cobblestones make it apparent that wide tires, shocks, and gears are a must as they are seen on about nine out of ten of the bicycles. Good luck to those hipsters riding fixies, seriously.
In a city where it is commonplace to refrain from driving a car, a bicycle looks like an attractive way to locomote, especially for these time-crunched tourists. Bike tours are common in the city and it looks like an effective way to do some sightseeing as well as burn off the extra calories from the goulash and beer you had for lunch. After seeing these folks cross Charles Bridge and pedal through the various parks and bike routes Prague offers it made me eager to do it myself. Except on my own, with the joy that comes with figuring out where the day will take me.
Life is in motion 