週末バックパッカー Vol.2 ～Pachelbel's Canon, プラハの夜～

2010/06/05 - 2010/06/07

今、ブリュッセルのアパートに戻ってきて、この日記を書いている。
プラハ、そして日本でも人気の高い”世界一美しい町”と言われるチェスキー•クロムロフへ行ってきた。
土曜日の早朝出発、月曜日午前ブリュッセル着の２泊３日の一人旅だったけれど、想像以上の町並み、歴史を感じさせる雰囲気に、夢中になった時間だった。

日曜日の夜、日帰りで訪れたチェスキー•クロムロフからプラハに戻り、旧市街をぶらつく。町並みは何百年も昔のまま。闇夜に浮かぶ、ライトアップされた歴史ある建造物などが圧倒的な存在感を放っている。

ワインを傾けながらそうした雰囲気を楽しむ人々、この上なく美しい広場で抱き合いキスするカップル。

一人で旅をしていて、ここほど恋人と、愛する人と一緒に来たいなと思ったところはない。（ウユニ塩湖はそうかもしれない）　

土曜日夜も観たけれど、闇夜に浮かぶプラハ城を見に歩いていく。
あの人のこと、将来のことを思いながら。

旧市街に入った瞬間、i shuffleからは Pachelbel's Canonが流れてきた。
歴史ある町の闇夜に恐ろしい程美しく聞こえるCanon.

小学校の卒業式で演奏した記憶があるけれど、このPachelbelはドイツの作曲家だけど、この上なくPragueの闇夜にとけ込んでいく。

それを聞きながら、言葉にできない感動が沸き上がってくる。
幾世代もの歴史を乗り越えてきて、ここにある町並みに、それが残っていてそこを歩いている事に、ただ感動が沸き上がる。

独りで歩いていて、余計心に響いたのだろうか。
このときまだビールは飲んでいない。
圧倒的な感動に浸されながら、心地よい旋律を感じながら歩いていた。

次くるときは、愛する人と来たいなって思いながら。

忘れられないプラハ一人旅になった。

2010.6.7.14.50 Brusselsにて

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I am now in Prague, Czech Republic.
Today I got up early in the morning; I came to here by using Wizz Air.
Wizz Air is also cheaper airlines in Europe, Hungary Company.

Today I arrived here before 11:00, after that I putted my small back in coin locker and walked in the city,

Prague is a beautiful city but I thought that, in particular, in the night.
Even during the day, I have been thinking that it is better to travel with someone in Europe; in the night I thought that more strongly.

Well, I wish I came here with my dearest ones in the future.
When I walked on the road among a beautiful atmosphere, I thought it.
Night Prague was so, beautiful and atmosphere was fantastic!

Today I have been walked so much from 11:00 to 16:00.
And in the night, I went to National Marionette theatre to seeDon Giovanni.

I could enjoy and thought that I want to see Opera and to go Classic concert from now on.

At the same time, I was thinking that I should learn about history of Europe more.
During my stay in Belgium, I want to travel much and to learn what is Europe!

Daisaku@Prague, Czech Republic　2010.6.6.1:30

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I am writing this article at the National Airport in Prague.
Today I got up before 7:00, took a shower and came here.

Prague, it's a fantastic city, in particular, old buildings, which have been built over 1000 years ago, are outstanding. Also atmosphere was great. I came here beginning of June and temperature risen almost 30 degrees. It was real summer. I can see lots of couple having ice cream, talking with wines, holding each other tightly and kiss forcefully in the old city.

What I was impressed without Prague is Cesky Krumiov.
The city has registered as world heritage in early 90's and it is said that the city is the most beautiful city in the world. This is because the city has its original building which is been continued from the Middle Ages. I went there yesterday by using bus. I took bus from Prague at 11:00 and arrived there at 14:00. I entered the city and I could see beautiful building...
This city is famous and I met lots of Japanese tour group.

I came back to Prague at 21:00 by using bus from Cesky Krumiov and walked old city to see the city in the night. It was really beautiful... It was fantastic...
I really thought that I want to come here again with my loved ones in the future.

When I walked in the city on the way to Prague Castle, I was listening Pachelbel's Canon.
At the time, I was impressed so much. I didn't understand what made me moved, however it was really emotional experience I have never experienced... I think that the melody of Canon fitted the city and atmosphere of it.

I really recommend you to come Prague with your loved ones.
You can have a fantastic time at there!

Cheers,

Daisaku＠National Airport in Prague, 2010.6.7.9:45

エリア プラハ(チェコ)

-First day-

Today I got up around 5:00 and went to the Brussels Charleroi Airport by car. Before 8:00 I rode on the Wizz Air, Hungary Airlines.

I arrived at Prague National Airport at 9:30, then, I rode on the bus and went to central city of Prague.

It was a sunny day!

When I walked along a street, I felt fine.

My travel in Prague began early June with perfect weather,

National Museum.

In front of Old town, there were market and crowd.

Bohemian glass.

Beyond this street,

you can arrive the Astronomical Clock.

Made in the 15th Century and mounted on the wall of Old Town City Hall.

You can go up to top of the Hall.

View from the top.

Nice view!

You can see Prague Castle.

Statue of Jan Hus.

He was a key predecessor to the Protestant movement of the 16th century, and his teachings had a strong influence on the states of Europe. 6th June, the anniversary of the martyrdom of him, is a public holiday in the Czech Republic.
(Source:WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czech_Republic)

At 12:00,

Hourly show "The Walk of the Apostles" on the Clock.

Do you know Czech beer is famous in the world thanks to its taste.

I walked along the Charles Bridge, which had built in the 16th Century, after lunch and 2 glass of BEERS.

Nice atmosphere on the Bridge.

I had not have any plan today but decided to go to the Castle.

Thanks river, nature.

It was Summer!

Very very hot day.

Strahov Monastery.
Although I was looking forward to seeing The Philosophical Hall, unfortunately, it was under renovation.

At The Philosophical Hall.

I went back to my hotel.

There was an event in front of Prague Castle.

Beautiful Cathedral.

How can I say "お疲れさまです。" in English?

Good job today?Have a nice evening?

Japanese expression is different from English.

I've become a Prague fan.

I decided to go to DON GIOVANNI marionette theater.

Before watching it, I drank beer and had a dinner in Old Town.

I think it is little bit sad to have a meal alone in Europe, though I think I can feel more freedom when I have a meal alone.

After having a dinner, I came to theater at 19:30.

Before starting play, I dropped my camera and my camera has not been worked well after that, in particular, when I try to take a photo in a closed distance.

Blurred photo.

I want to come to here again with loved one in the future.

Unforgettable scene.

Way to the hotel with satisfaction.

-Second day-
At Bus station, before 11:00.

In the bus.

Carmen.

I arrived Cesky Krumlov at 14:00.

That was a really beautiful city.

I thought

I want to come to here again

with my dearest one in the future.

Nice view!

Pstruh Smazeny. This was so delicious.

I really enjoyed here with perfect weather.

After 17:00 at bus station.

I arrived Prague at after 21:00 because of traffic jams.

I decided to go to see Prague Castle in night.

When I walked alone in the Old Town,

Pachelbel's Canon was started to play via i shuffle.

At the time, I was impressed so much. I didn't understand what made me moved, however it was really emotional experience I have never experienced...

I think that the melody of Canon fitted the city and atmosphere of it.

Drank beer with satisfaction,

then, I ate big fresh fish with bread.It was so delicious.

-Final day-

At airport.
It was really nice and enjoyable time for me!

Daisaku@Brussels, 1/7/2010