Our last day in Prague was exciting in different ways.
Prague is known for its crystal. Now, being a tourist in Prague knowing little about different crystal manufacturers, it was difficult to determine whether any given type of crystal was worth as much as what was being asked for in the heart of old-town. We decided to venture out for a crystal factory about a 20 minute drive outside of Prague. It was definitely in the middle of nowhere, but we weren't terribly impressed with the selection presented at the particular factory we went to so, so we opted to buy nothing.
We then headed home...in snow almost as bad as on the way in. There was even a truck carrying cars that had jack-knifed, blocking the oncoming lanes into Prague. For those of you who have not seen it, look on youtube for Russian drivers. Those videos are awesome! While those videos are crazy to watch, it gives a comparative flavor for the Czech drivers and driving conditions: the occasional crazy fast driver, strange accidents, and rough weather conditions.
The last final bit of experience from Prague was when we returned to Germany. 2 out of 3 German nationals looked at us jokingly after we mention we went to Prague and asked, "...and you still have all of your money?" The inference being that pick-pocketing is bad in Prague. We never encountered that issue, but it sounds like it gets quite back in the summer. We're glad we went in the winter anyway...fewer crowds, prettier views, and a more relaxed environment.
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