http://blog.myczechrepublic.com Blog written by two Prague residents about life in the Czech Republic. Sun, 04 May 2008 21:57:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Czech wines excel at international wine contest - Southern Moravian wines are winning medals TV makers give Central Europe high ratings - LCD and plasma television manufacturing big in Czech Republic and its neighbors Vivaldi's long-lost opera returns to Prague after 278 years - missing manuscript completed and performed at Prague Castle Fake blog caught promoting bank The ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/05/04/czech-roundup-04-may-08/ Prague's Petřín Park is considered by many to be one of the most romantic places in the city. It is especially true on May 1st when Czechs commemorate their own equivalent of Valentine's Day. We write briefly about May First, the Time of Love on My Czech Republic. Below are two ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/05/01/may-first-at-petrin/ Havlíčkovy sady is Prague's second largest park and a great place for a walk, especially during springtime, which is unfortunately the only time of the year when the park is in bloom. The park has been going through a major restoration. A new children's playground was installed in its upper part ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/04/30/havlickovy-sady-restoration-work-continues/ I visited the Easter Market on Old Town Square today.  We had some rain on and off, but the market was still busy.      If you want to read about Easter in the Czech Republic and the tradition of the pomlázka, visit our Czech Easter section on My Czech Republic.   http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/03/12/prague-easter-market-painted-eggs-and-pomlazkas/ Oscar dream comes true for young Czech musician Markéta Irglová Home town of Markéta Irglová celebrates her Oscar success - Markéto a Glene, gratulujeme! Czech police seek missing bridge - How do you hide a four-ton iron bridge? Most likely it has already been recycled. Lights dimming on gambler’s paradise - Herna bars are all ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/02/27/czech-roundup-27-feb-08/ Czechs have all the right moves when it comes to ballroom dancing Taneční - the tradition continues Domestic films fuel comeback at cinemas More Czech moviegoers watching Czech films - a record 32 Czech feature films planned for release in 2008 New York Rangers set to open NHL season in Prague It's official - ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/02/04/czech-roundup-04-feb-08/ I placed an order on Bontonland.cz this morning. I buy things online quite often, so I'm used to the quick Click - Click - Thank you for your order process. I'm also used to receiving an email confirmation immediately after placing my order. You know, that email you get with ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/01/16/no-frills-ordering-at-bontonland/ The American coffeeshop chain Starbucks is finally coming to Prague! And I say, it is about time! No, I am not being ironic and I realize there are many of you who don't get excited about the "stand in line and get your coffee to go in a paper cup" concept. All ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/01/12/frappuccino-in-sight/ Czech model enthusiasts get to work for Hollywood filmmakers Patience and attention to detail pays off for passionate modelers. ‘Pâté vacations’ thing of the past for wealthier Czechs Fewer Czechs bring their own food when traveling abroad. Czech Egyptologists uncover intact 4,500 year-old tomb Very rare find by Indiana Bareš and his team of experts ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/01/11/czech-roundup-11-jan-08/ I walked around Vyšehrad on Sunday and it was especially beautiful under snow. There were a lot of people there having a relaxing Sunday stroll. Kids were enjoying the fresh snow. Some even brought their saucers and were sliding down some hills in the park. View toward the Church of Saints ... http://blog.myczechrepublic.com/2008/01/08/vysehrad-under-snow/