The Befouled Weakly News

10 August 2008


This is what you are getting today, I am afraid - a few of the least poor photographs of our recent expedition to Prague. The city is gorgeous, if somewhat crowded and adversely affected by the hordes of tourists and we had an exceedingly excellent time, more details of which will be provided next week.


The view from the balcony of our friend Dorothy's apartment overlooking Havelská

There has been a market at the bottom of the square for centuries.


Prague Castle and St Vitus's Cathedral with Charles Bridge in the foreground

Another view of the Castle and the Cathedral with Charles Bridge


The Castle and Cathedral from the top of the Old Town Bridge Tower on Charles Bridge

A group of reprobates beside a fountain in the grounds of the Castle


The north side of the Old Town Square with the Jan Hus Memorial

The south side of the Square. The white building, At the Stone Ram, is where Franz Kafka spent much time.


The Astronomical Clock in the Town Hall tower in the Old Square. The skeleton on the right of the clock face represents Death and initiates proceedings each hour by pulling a chain and inverting an hour glass. This is followed by the apostles along with St Peter moving slowly in front of the open windows


Old Town Hall Tower

Clock on the Old Town Hall Tower

Old Town Bridge Tower


A random selection of some of the amazing architecture around the old town. The building in the centre is called the Three Musketeers.

More details to come!

Love to you all,

Greg


Having just endured the delights of easyJet to Prague and back, I can assure you that this is not far off the truth, for the “budget” airlines at any rate.

Attendant: Welcome aboard U.S. Airways, sir. May I see your ticket?

Passenger: Sure.

Attendant: You're in seat 12B. That will be $5, please!

Passenger: What for?

Attendant: For telling you where to sit.

Passenger: But I already knew where to sit.

Attendant: Nevertheless, we are now charging a seat locator fee of $5. It's the airline's new policy.

Passenger: That's the craziest thing I ever heard. I won't pay it.

Attendant: Sir, do you want a seat on this flight, or not?

Passenger: Yes, yes. All right, I'll pay. But the airline is going to hear about this.

Attendant: Thank you. My goodness, your carry-on bag looks heavy. Would you like me to stow it in the overhead compartment for you?

Passenger: That would be swell, thanks.

Attendant: No problem. Up we go, and done! That will be $10, please.

Passenger: What?

Attendant: The airline now charges a $10 carry-on assistance fee.

Passenger: This is extortion. I won't stand for it.

Attendant: Actually, you're right, you can't stand. You need to sit, And fasten your seat belt. We're about to push back from the gate. But, first I need that $10.

Passenger: No way!

Attendant: Sir, if you don't comply, I will be forced to call the air marshal -- and you really don't want me to do that.

Passenger: Why not? Is he going to shoot me?

Attendant: No, but there's a $50 air-marshal hailing fee.

Passenger: Oh, all right, here, take the $10. I can't believe this.

Attendant: Thank you for your cooperation, sir. Is there anything else I can do for you?

Passenger: Yes. It's stuffy in here, and my overhead fan doesn't seem to work. Can you fix it?

Attendant: Your overhead fan is not broken, sir. Just insert two quarters into the Overhead coin slot for the first five minutes.

Passenger: The airline is charging me for cabin air?

Attendant: Of course not, sir. Stagnant cabin air is provided free of charge. It's the circulating air that costs 50 cents.

Passenger: I don't have any quarters. Can you make change for a dollar?

Attendant: Certainly, sir! Here you go!

Passenger: But you've given me only three quarters for my dollar.

Attendant: Yes, there's a change-making fee of 25 cents.

Passenger: For cryin' out loud. All I have left is a lousy quarter? What the heck can I do with this?

Attendant: Hang onto it, it'll probably come in handy later.

Passenger (finally getting suspicious): What for?

Attendant: You may need it later for the lavatory.


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