So, who wants more castles? This is Karlštejn Castle, built in the 14th century by King Charles IV of Bohemia, who became the Holy Roman Emperor. For a time it housed the Imperial Crown Jewels. The castle has been beautifully preserved in a form similar to how it would have looked in the medieval period when it was built.

Spent the entire day wandering around Prague. Time for a photo dump? I think so.

This statue comemorates Jan Hus, a Bohemian proto-reformer of the 14th century who preached in Czech at Bethlehem Chapel in Prague. This was unheard of during his day, when mass was held only in Latin, which most common men did not understand. He was burned at the stake in Constance, Germany on July 6th, 1415 because, inspired by John Wycliffe, he wanted the Bible to be available in the language of the people and because he preached against indulgences, and other errors and corruption in the church. The inscription on the base of the statue says, "For the Truth."

If you're ever in Zbraslav, a suburb to the south of #Prague, I highly recomment this little spot to stop in for some good food and pay with #Bitcoin. We just happened to stumble upon it when looking for somewhere close by to eat, but they are already listed on @BTC Map as well. View quoted note →

Sitting here in the Czech Republic on my tablet and managing my node at home in the US as easily as if I was on my local network. Start Tunnel + Wireguard is incredible!

The food is great, too! View quoted note →

Went to find a little place in Zbraslav to have lunch and was pleasantly surprised to see this sign.

Castles aren't the only things worth seeing in Czechia. Found this building in the town square in Sušice.

Another castle! Did not have time to visit this one. Just saw it from afar.

A nest of young falcons in a small hole in the wall of Castle Rabi. View quoted note →

The surrounding countryside viewed from the top of the keep at Castle Rabi.

Anyone like castles? Visited Castle Rabi today; one of the largest medieval ruins in the Czech Republic.

Dobré ráno, Nostr!

GM Nostr

I must say, I am in love with Prague! Beautiful city!

Sunset in Prague last night.

The DND nerd in me questions what sort of potion might be contained within.

Went to a coffee shop in Amsterdam that is shown on BTC Map. Unfortunately when I asked to pay in bitcoin, the gentleman working today said he didn't know how to do it. He knows that they have the ability to accept Bitcoin, but would have to have a co-worker who wasn't there at the time show him how. Passed up a lot of other coffee shops to go to one that accepted Bitcoin, too.

Found a little hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop in Amsterdam and it has ruined every other sandwich for me, they were so good!