Prague...

The back road route to Prague proved to be a good one.  Smooth and dry twisty roads - first periodically running through small Austrian villages and after crossing the boarder small Czech villages. We stopped in a small village in Austria to find some coffee and breakfast  - we had left Vienna early in the morning to avoid parking boots so didn't have a chance to eat or grab a coffee.  We found what looked like a restaurant and went inside to inquire.  The lady inside didn't speak much English (and we of course speak no Austrian) but understood when we asked about breakfast.  She just shook her head and pointed to the beer cooler and espresso machine.  This was apparently a bar that obviously opens early - in was only about 9:15 am and there was a table of 5 inside enjoying some beverages.  Of coure since we are on the bikes there was only one choice so we had espressos.  I am really enjoying the coffee situation since getting into Europe - Notherrn Asia was definitely all about the tea.  

After the espresso boost we rolled on and later found a McDonalds during a fuel stop.  Our second of the trip - first being the one in Moscow.  They had a breakfast sandwich I have never seen in the states  - egg, sausage, bacon, hash brown, tomato, lettuce and cheese on a kaiser roll - it was pretty darn good!  They also had a separate really cool coffee/espresso/pastry counter that resembled a Starbucks - called McCafe.  Maybe they have these in the states now too - it's been a while since I have been inside a McDonalds there.

Around 2pm we started to come into the outskirts of Prague and got a visual on its size - it's big!  Luckily we were pre-rush hour so the ride in was not too bad.  We found the hostel easily this time - Family Lorenz Hostel & Coffee House.  The coffee shop is right underneath our room and offers beans from 10 countries - love this spot!  This is by far the nicest hostel we have stayed so far.  We have a private room with two beds (no bunkhouse) and a private bathroom and shower - a rarity in our travels.  Usually we reserve the cheapest bed in a dorm room lined with bunk beds and shared toilet and shower.  This is like a hotel room at hostel prices - about $20 USD each per night each.  Not too bad for Prague where cheap hotels start at $100 US per night.  

We will be laying over here tomorrow night so will have all day tomorrow to explore the city - one of the most iconic in all of Europe.  A day off will be good as we have rode now for 10 days straight since leaving Moscow.  We also just passed 13,000 miles ridden on the trip - which looks like a ridiculous distance when we get out the world map and look how far we have traveled just from South Korea.

Pretty impressive city!

Hostel room - courtyard view.

Hostel room - street view.