Our hotel was located in Praha 10 (Prague District 10; one of 22 total
districts). Out here in the southern part of town, things weren't *quite*
as shiny, but they gave a true glimpse of life without the tourist gloss,
I thought.
Each building has a red district building number and a blue street
number. The other is for gas lines.
A remnant of the Soviet rule -- bland concrete buildings. They've
since prettied them up a bit.
One such building, painted in bright colors, looming just up the
street from this area of shops.
Not all places have been prettied up yet, though; this park offers
little to do within its fenced areas.
Fortunately, it's only two blocks from a bowling and mini-gold outfit,
with restaurant attached.
Newer building have broken free of the rigid rectangular design,
and even into the use of colors.
Corner markets are the norm; this Plus store has just four aisles
and three checkout counters.
No matter where you are, lost pets are a common thread. (The number
is here for this lost cat.)
A view from our street looking further southwest from
our hotel.
