18 May 2024

On the famous Charles Bridge

Open only to pedestrians, this is a stone arch bridge and the oldest one over Vltava. For over 500 years, this was the only bridge here. (Newer ones have come up in the last 150 years).

Great views on either side of the river. The bridge itself is full of people brim to brim.

18 May 2024

River Vltava

The origin of the river’s name is Old Germanic meaning Wild Water. Interesting etymology there (think about “Vlt” and “Wilt” and “Wild” on one hand and “ava” and “agua” and “aqua” on the other).