This weekend, most of my friends and I stayed around Prague. It was really nice to just be here and relax, as it was pretty much our first weekend in Prague actually knowing parts of the area. We had opportunites to watch movies together (Mean Girls never gets old!), sample Czech liquor (Becharovka...very interesting taste), and have brunch at Zanzibar, where I plan to go every Sunday that I'm here (a nice-sized portion for less than 100 crowns (5 dollars)?!? I'm so in).
The thing is, we kept ending up at "American" places. Where are all the Czech people in Prague?!? It doesn't help that there is always music in English playing, really random pop songs that we keep hearing over and over again (think music like Chumbawumba and Billie Jean. Czechs love Billie Jean. We literally hear it every time we go anywhere).
For starters, last Monday we went to karaoke. It was in the back of a Czech bar, but it was hosted by an American and pretty much everyone there was either a student or an ex-pat. And, of course, the selections were all in English. That was really fun, though, and we definitely plan on going back again.
Thursday night we watched a movie and then wanted to go out somewhere and hang out and have a drink and the only place we could think of that was open after midnight was called "The Peach Pit", and is a Beverley Hills 90210 themed bar. Yes, you read that right. Its complete with records on the wall and headshots of the cast members. We also went to McDonalds. Lame, yes, but not much else is open late!!
Friday night we first visited a bar called "Harley's" which was completely motorcyle-themed. My friends made up for the really expensive drinks they bought by finding some free food in the back and snacking. Then, we went to 80's/90's video party night at the famed club Lucerna. It was the only place we've had to pay a cover to get into so far, and it was extremely worth it. The place was full of American students singing and dancing to 80's and 90's hits, while the music videos to each song played around us on giant screens. Awesome.
Saturday night we partook in the American activity of bowling. However, unlike America, it was very cheap...costing $20 per hour per lane, I bowled with four friends and paid a total of $4.
Sunday we went to a hockey game, which was really intense and fun. Czechs are really into their hockey, and even have a section where fans can stand and just do different cheers the whole game. One thing that stood out to me especially was that instead of boo-ing, people whistle.
Then, we went to a bar for the Superbowl, which was also filled with Americans. The game was broadcast on "ESPN America", so unfortunately we missed all the commercials, instead getting ads for various sporting events and programs. Oh well. That was the only downside to the event, however, as we feasted on wings, nachos, sliders, and, of course, beer. It was weird to be watching the game from 12:30-4am, but it was an amazing and unforgettable night.
This weekend, I experience more English-language actitivities, as I head to London on Friday to visit some of my friends!
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Is your title from "Czech Side Story"?
ReplyDeleteSounds like your days are full of tacky American food holes and FOOD!!!!!!
What did you sing at Karaoke?
And if you've never been to London, you will be surprised that the English there is still not American English. Indian restaurants are the best there since the English are not known for fine food.