This is the blog of Mark Wordsworm, the travelling worm. I’m a 36-year-old bookmark (give or take a few years) and I proudly boast my own Hallmark serial number, 95 HBM 80-1. You’ll probably want to read all about me and my Travelling Companion (the TC).
Today’s travel notes
Me and the TC recently spent a few days in Prague. While there, we saw the Charles Bridge (Karlův most) from the water and the land.
Word of the day
Most is the Czech word for bridge. Knowing that helps when you’re reading signposts and maps.
The book I’m in
Semiosis, by Sue Burke. Man meets plant on a planet far away, some time in the not-too-distant future. Your faithful bookworm highly recommends this book. It feeds the intellect and entertains the mind.
Travel tip
Visit the bridge early in the day or out of season. It can get pretty busy.
Recommended accommodation
Vienna House Andel’s Prague, Stroupežnického 21, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov. Elegance and comfort combined.
The photos
Me on my way to Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague:
Me and the TC took a boat trip up the Vltava river on morning. That’s an L not an i in Vltava. Evidently the name comes from the Old Germanic wilt ahwa, which means wild water. The Vltava river runs through the centre of Prague. Eighteen bridges cross the river in the city. One of them is the historic Charles Bridge, seen here from aboard the boat:
We crossed the bridge on foot on another day. Approaching the bridge on the east bank:
From where we stood on the old city side of the bridge, the western riverbank beckoned:
In the glow of early evening, we walked through the arch of an imposing tower that leads onto the bridge:
Crossing the bridge watched over by an array of saints:
One of the saints was executed by being thrown off the bridge into the river. Parts of the decorative plaques at the base of his statue have been rubbed to a gleam by passers by. Touching the plaques is supposed to bring good luck. It looks as if a spotlight is shining on the images:
As usual, Jonathan has found a spot to show off his glamour:
An archway at the western end of the bridge glows with promise:
Through the archway into a warren of picturesque streets like this one:
That’s all for today, folks.
Travelling Worm 
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