What to bring home from Prague?
Dec 3rd, 2005, 11:31 AM
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We were in Prague a couple of weeks ago - looked around and found that the best value were small, handmade and decorated (1-1/2" to 3"
glass swans, ducks, and other birds. The people who received them here in Canada were thrilled. The very best prices were in the duty-free area of the airport - a store next to "Blue .." Sorry, I don't have the name. People also enjoyed the wooden toys found in a small atore in the duty-free area. Prices for similar items in town were much higher. I always bring back a mug with pictures of the city I visited on it - found some for US$2-$3.
Good luck - hope your husband hasn't bought everything by now.
glass swans, ducks, and other birds. The people who received them here in Canada were thrilled. The very best prices were in the duty-free area of the airport - a store next to "Blue .." Sorry, I don't have the name. People also enjoyed the wooden toys found in a small atore in the duty-free area. Prices for similar items in town were much higher. I always bring back a mug with pictures of the city I visited on it - found some for US$2-$3.Good luck - hope your husband hasn't bought everything by now.
Dec 10th, 2005, 04:06 PM
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We were in Prague 2 years ago, and my teenage son bought a baseball cap with the insciption KGB - We're still Watching you, which he subsequently lost in Vienna. He thought that hat was so cool. Alas
Dec 10th, 2005, 07:51 PM
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Thanks to everyone who posted. We ended up with a case of small bottles of Becherovka, 14 various glass Christmas ornaments, a hand made alladin style oil lamp, a neat wooden walking duck toy, several pairs of earrings, a good variety of candy and two hats, including a classic big black round furry Russian one that my husband actually wore while he was there because it was so warm. It does have a red Russian star symbol on it, but it's pretty much hidden by all the fur.
It's looking like I might get to go next time, and I am looking forward to doing some shopping on my own!
It's looking like I might get to go next time, and I am looking forward to doing some shopping on my own!
Dec 11th, 2005, 03:47 AM
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Even if you don't buy anything, darling, you MUST visit MOSER on Na Prikope to see the stunning crystal and stained-glass windows. The chilly matrons who run the place will give you the shivers, but ignore them and concentrate on all the beauty!
Dec 12th, 2005, 02:10 PM
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There are a few stores in Queens that carry Becherovka. Next time, I'll pay more attention to their name & location. Also, I like to buy amber in Prague. Sometimes at the stalls at Christmas & Easter, or in one of the many shops.
