Praha - Prague

Traveling, by definition, is an adventure. Traveling 24 hours to get from Victoria (Point A) to Prague (Point B) is an adventure and a half. Once we saw the ramp agent bring our bike boxes into the oversize baggage claim, all of our concerns disappeared.

One day into our vacation and everything has been terrific. First - of course - the bikes arrived. Second, Oleh from Praha Bikes was at the airport to meet us (more of this in a little bit). Third, our AirBnB apartment is amazing. Fourth, the day walking around Prague and discovering its beauty and charms. And last but not least ... The beer!

Back to Praha Bikes & Oleh. When we were thinking about cycling Prague - Vienna - Budapest, we looked at a number of bicycle tour companies that offer group rides and solo assisted rides. One of those (and the only local one) was Praha Bikes. After a few emails with Oleh, we decided to go it on our own - unassisted but ... we asked Oleh if his company would do 4 things for us:

1) pick us up at the airport. Take us to our apartment. Take the bikes in their boxes to Praha Bikes. CHECK :-)
2) store our bike boxes for 3 weeks until we return to Prague from Budapest.
3) provide one of his bike guides to lead us out of the city, and send us on the right Greenways route to Tabor, and
4) drop us with our bikes back in their boxes at the airport when we leave.

We were thrilled to see Oleh's smiling face upon arrival. (Perhaps we were just a little surprised too).

Today and tomorrow are our "tourist in Prague" days. We've discovered much of the Old City on foot, negotiating 400 year old cobblestone streets. Tomorrow is the Prague Marathon and, guessing by the number of really fit looking people that we saw today, the marathon route should be very busy. We'll likely head uphill for a visit to Prague Castle, and perhaps an organized city tour, either by boat or by bus.

All in all, 4 stars!