Prague-2b 29th May

It was actually quite a warm day and we heard that it got to 35 degrees. There was respite from the sunshine with clouds scudding across the sky to give some shade. Spectacular clouds formed later in the day and there were thunderstorms and, while it didn’t start raining, we did catch a few large drops on the way back over the river. Enjoyed some of the wholesome Czech culinary delights in the evening (downstairs at the Rudolphfina). Some duck and sauerkraut, beef and dumplings and chicken schnitzel and potato washed down with large mugs of beer. While in the restaurant I noticed people coming in with wet shoulders and realised the storm had broken. Walked back through the wet streets and as we got back to the old square, heard the end of a concert and watched the people come pouring out of the hall as the applause continued...