The Golden Veil: A Day in Prague
Prague awoke under a veil of mist, the kind that clings to the Vltava River and wraps itself around the city’s spires like a whispered secret. The morning air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of autumn leaves and the distant promise of woodsmoke. The temperature hovered around 12°C (54°F), a gentle chill that hinted at the changing season. The sky, a pale canvas of gray, seemed to hold its breath, as if waiting for the sun to make its grand entrance. It was a day that felt suspended in time, a perfect blend of melancholy and beauty that only Prague could conjure. By mid-morning, the mist began to lift, revealing a city bathed in soft, golden light. The sun, though not yet strong enough to warm the cobblestones, cast long shadows across the streets, illuminating the Gothic and Baroque facades that lined the Old Town. The breeze, cool and steady, carried with it the faint sound of church bells, their melodic tolling echoing through the narrow alleys. It was the kind of day that ...