Prague Initial Observations.

Arrived in Prague easily after the flight delays out of DTW. Got here a few hours behind schedule, but as i did not know what i was doing once i got here, it didn't really matter (was a bit more tired than i would have been, but otherwise no big deal).

This town seems rather safe; it is quite unlikely that i would get mugged here. My reasoning behind this? All the buses i have been on still have their emergency mini-hammers on them. I don't remember ever being on a bus (excepting a very, very new bus) that still had its mini-hammers - they are too easy a target for anyone feeling onery. If Czechs don't even feel onery enough to steal the mini-hammers, then this must be a safe place.

So far Prague seems very similar to Belgrade or Zagreb, well maybe inbetween those two (Zagreb seeming a wealthier town and Belgrade a poorer one). A hilly city, old fanciful buildings mixed with newer, plain buildings, a smattering of ornate churches, and a number of stark commie-era Things. The sidewalks are either broken cement or well-kept mosaic stone (these being simple patterns and usually accompanied by cobblestone roads). Haven't explored too much, just a few klicks around my hotel. Tomorrow i'll try to make it to some tourist areas.