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Originally Posted by gary
Nice shots and appreciated the background, particularly the
astronomical connection with Tycho Brahe!
Prague is reputedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world and you
have given this typist itchy feet.
Keep them coming!
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Gary,
Prague took my breath away. I completely understand why they call it the Paris of the East, now.
On the street I was staying on in Prague, it was cordoned off, as the filming of the G.I. Joe movie was taking place. They had converted the length of the street into a Parisian rue. At first I got a little confused as all the street signs had changed into the Parisian style -- white writing on blue. They had set up fake boulangeries, florists, cafés, etc. I guess it's cheaper to film Paris in Prague than it is to film Paris in Paris! I think they were filming an action scene. They spent three days filming for 20 seconds of footage! At the end of it, the whole street was a mess -- all the buildings had been blown up and cars were overturned. I used to wonder why movies had such egregious budgets. Now I understand why.
Thanks, mate!
Regards,
Humayun