Being a tourist on the straight and narrow!

So in the first month in Prague, I have managed to explore almost every part of the city..from Wenceslas Square to Petrin Tower to Charles Bridge..yep that's right, all the touristy things.

But it does feel a lot different from when I have visited Prague for vacation, mainly due to the fact that this is reality, my new home.

Vaclavske Namesti looking fine..

One thing that I may find difficult about writing this blog is that I don't like to take photos a lot as I would rather enjoy the moment as it happens and remember things as they are, in my head.

As odd as it may seem, I have not consumed my body weight in beer. I know, right!? A Brit in Prague that isn't taking advantage of the 20Kc pints! And what's more, a former bartender that's not taking advantage of the wonderful array of arguably the best beers in the world!

So why I have to go separate ways from the good old liquid gold (Pivo).?

Having grown up in Scotland, alcohol has been a major part of socialising whether it be with friends or with work colleagues, it's just the culture that surrounded me. Although the drinking culture in Czech is prominent, it is a lot more civilised than the UK. The need to drink as much as you can in as short a time as you can is not apparent here.

I think this was the moment that I peaked..

That all so fatal night..

Well..I will set the scene..

It all came down to one night. A cold March evening in the centre of Edinburgh, I had decided to go to the shop after work to get some essential groceries. As I was walking down the biscuit aisle, I received "that" text from a friend at a bar around the corner....so yeah..copious amounts of alcohol later..I ended up participating in a real adventure going home.
Waking up the next day, I knew that it was not to be indulged in for a while.

It's funny how things change..

But don't be mistaken. Apart from the beer here, there is a great selection of other czech beverages, from Bozkov to Jelzin to real hot chocolate to Kofola, Basically Irn Bru (In terms of the national pride shown in it), if you like weird herby coca cola.

When in Prague, I would definitely recommend befriending some locals so that they can show you the real capital. Even if you are just looking for a nice drink, I find the more local and less English speaking places tend to be a lot nicer.

Now, pass me a rum.