Just in case I got some eyebrows lifted with my last blog, let's face it, the so-called 'drugs' are everywhere.
My view on it is that governments are to blame. How come excessive alcohol consumption is allowed so freely while it is worse than most illegal drugs (I bet they will be legalised eventually). Prescription drugs such as Prozac are handed out regularly to patients; the new E (Ecstasy). Ecstasy used to be prescribed as the 'happy pill' by therapists over the counter till the 1960s. Cocaine is cut and distributed all over the world; mixed with all forms of white powder; from aspirin to horrendous cheap substitutes and taken by many in power and otherwise. Opium has been taken through the ages; originally to help the elderly deal with the pains that come with old age. Now, the new laboratory-made drugs from ketamine; originally a veterinary medicine, and the drug called miao, miao! Or is it meow, meow! It seems new ones come onto the market weekly.
If governments really cared, it would be better if they educated people from a young age about their usage and the consequences to be expected as they get older. The danger of paranoia that all these drugs bring to the ones who are unstable in the mind, due to life difficulties or perhaps the lack of love most feel in this day and age. We do not stay young forever and our body's tolerance changes as we age and the effects of what we take in and how we abuse it will eventually come to haunt us if we manage to stay around long enough.
Remember the keyword is... 'Moderation'.
I do not plan to take a perfect body (does that exist?) with a life not lived fully to the grave. However, I do plan to live a relatively healthy and happy life, filled with as much love, joy and experiences of adventure as I could possibly fit into it. I exercise, eat well, drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruit and most of all, try to free my mind of useless thoughts. When repetitively I get asked what is the secret of my youthful looks... 'My genes for sure. Gratitude at all times and work to keep a positive attitude. Be happy and be as non-judgemental as I possibly can. When I want to be funny, I say... 'Sex, drugs and rock and roll, fun and keeping great company'!
Now to go back to Prague.
After a 24-hour tripping session, Torsten and Troy were ready to go out. We did another quick getting ready session to finally make it to Le Clan, twenty-four hours late; for the eleventh anniversary of the after-party club. The party was still going strong at 4 a.m. when we entered the dark dungeon. Down the stairs, there was a living room-like area with a bar, where people were mingling and chatting and the next basement where a DJ was playing house music, some playing on a football machine and others dancing and talking. We stayed a couple of hours and decided with Hala, to go back to bed in the light of the early morning.
Finally at midday on Sunday, we woke up with more energy and decided to uncover the marvels of the city.
Due to a strong recommendation, we were dropped off at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel for brunch. However, whilst the restaurant was great it only had two tables occupied so we left, absolutely starving and went to the Entrecote restaurant nearby. It was OK. Our self-guided tour of simply walking around the city was magnificent.
We walked for hours. Went up a hill, which could have been a toil if it was not for the breathtaking views over the city from Prague Castle situated right at the top of the hill.
And the grand Cathedral in the centre of the palaces.
We were anxious to get on the Charles Bridge, built on the Vltava River in 1357 under King Charles IV and finished at the beginning of the fifteenth century. Until 1841, it was the only connection between Prague Castle and the city's old town.
516 meters long, with a width of 10 meters, the bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues, mostly in baroque style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas. They still look so old.
We passed by the Toy Museum with an exhibition on Barbie, indeed the doll, to pass the Sex Machines museum! I did wonder about that but ended up taking a photo from outside as time was scarce, there was no time for a visit inside.
The night was approaching and we stopped at the pizzeria in a small square very close to the Old Town Square with live jazz music. It was a relaxing way of spending time for rest.
After dinner, our hunger for beauty in the city, which was now romantically lit up, especially on the magnificent buildings, kept us going despite our tired legs.
Finally, we got home at midnight after an eleven-hour tour on foot.
It is a city I fully recommend for anyone to visit. It has so much to offer and it seems to be a destination for stag dos as well as visitors after culture and beauty.
My view on it is that governments are to blame. How come excessive alcohol consumption is allowed so freely while it is worse than most illegal drugs (I bet they will be legalised eventually). Prescription drugs such as Prozac are handed out regularly to patients; the new E (Ecstasy). Ecstasy used to be prescribed as the 'happy pill' by therapists over the counter till the 1960s. Cocaine is cut and distributed all over the world; mixed with all forms of white powder; from aspirin to horrendous cheap substitutes and taken by many in power and otherwise. Opium has been taken through the ages; originally to help the elderly deal with the pains that come with old age. Now, the new laboratory-made drugs from ketamine; originally a veterinary medicine, and the drug called miao, miao! Or is it meow, meow! It seems new ones come onto the market weekly.
If governments really cared, it would be better if they educated people from a young age about their usage and the consequences to be expected as they get older. The danger of paranoia that all these drugs bring to the ones who are unstable in the mind, due to life difficulties or perhaps the lack of love most feel in this day and age. We do not stay young forever and our body's tolerance changes as we age and the effects of what we take in and how we abuse it will eventually come to haunt us if we manage to stay around long enough.
Remember the keyword is... 'Moderation'.
I do not plan to take a perfect body (does that exist?) with a life not lived fully to the grave. However, I do plan to live a relatively healthy and happy life, filled with as much love, joy and experiences of adventure as I could possibly fit into it. I exercise, eat well, drink plenty of water, eat lots of fruit and most of all, try to free my mind of useless thoughts. When repetitively I get asked what is the secret of my youthful looks... 'My genes for sure. Gratitude at all times and work to keep a positive attitude. Be happy and be as non-judgemental as I possibly can. When I want to be funny, I say... 'Sex, drugs and rock and roll, fun and keeping great company'!
Now to go back to Prague.
After a 24-hour tripping session, Torsten and Troy were ready to go out. We did another quick getting ready session to finally make it to Le Clan, twenty-four hours late; for the eleventh anniversary of the after-party club. The party was still going strong at 4 a.m. when we entered the dark dungeon. Down the stairs, there was a living room-like area with a bar, where people were mingling and chatting and the next basement where a DJ was playing house music, some playing on a football machine and others dancing and talking. We stayed a couple of hours and decided with Hala, to go back to bed in the light of the early morning.
Finally at midday on Sunday, we woke up with more energy and decided to uncover the marvels of the city.
Due to a strong recommendation, we were dropped off at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel for brunch. However, whilst the restaurant was great it only had two tables occupied so we left, absolutely starving and went to the Entrecote restaurant nearby. It was OK. Our self-guided tour of simply walking around the city was magnificent.
We walked for hours. Went up a hill, which could have been a toil if it was not for the breathtaking views over the city from Prague Castle situated right at the top of the hill.
And the grand Cathedral in the centre of the palaces.
We were anxious to get on the Charles Bridge, built on the Vltava River in 1357 under King Charles IV and finished at the beginning of the fifteenth century. Until 1841, it was the only connection between Prague Castle and the city's old town.
516 meters long, with a width of 10 meters, the bridge is decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues, mostly in baroque style, originally erected around 1700 but now all replaced by replicas. They still look so old.
We passed by the Toy Museum with an exhibition on Barbie, indeed the doll, to pass the Sex Machines museum! I did wonder about that but ended up taking a photo from outside as time was scarce, there was no time for a visit inside.
The night was approaching and we stopped at the pizzeria in a small square very close to the Old Town Square with live jazz music. It was a relaxing way of spending time for rest.
After dinner, our hunger for beauty in the city, which was now romantically lit up, especially on the magnificent buildings, kept us going despite our tired legs.
Finally, we got home at midnight after an eleven-hour tour on foot.
It is a city I fully recommend for anyone to visit. It has so much to offer and it seems to be a destination for stag dos as well as visitors after culture and beauty.
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