Author Archives: haonowshaokao

So, after six or seven phonecalls, I managed to wangle just over half my wages out of them, which pays my rent at least. Hopefully the rest of my money is on the way. In the meantime, food.

My mother and sister arrived on Saturday night, right in the middle of the Czech – Netherlands game. A tv screen in the arrivals area had it on and as I waited for their delayed flight to check out the … Continue reading →

Another long long journey across town last night. I managed to get two trams and one bus before being dumped the wrong side of Černy Most, leaving me with a 40 minute walk down the motorway. Superb indeed. I may … Continue reading →

Out of money, so have to hurry. Mum and sister here tomorrow, so all is cool anyhow.

I found some unbelievably cheap mince at Julius Meinl yesterday. It was labelled ‘akce maso’ which translates as ‘action meat’ but means ‘cheap shit.’ How could I resist? Frying it some time later I produced an unmistakably rancid smell which … Continue reading →

In a great mood. This morning I had no money and not really any coming. Now I have a whole 140 crowns and more on the way. Which is nothing really, but compared to this morning, when I was wondering … Continue reading →

In a hurry. Vuff.

A more sedate kind of weekend, this time. We went out to the Clown & Bard on Friday but spent the rest of the weekend in with a bottle of Becherovka as we were both pretty much completely broke, for … Continue reading →

Tired, broke, but the weekend is here and I’m happy about that. The day generally went pretty well, at the start at least. All the transport connected with no running or waiting necessary, and my one student was cool. Then … Continue reading →

June in Prague again. I had forgotten quite how dramatic it can be. Some time yesterday was spent lying in the baking heat, then Jess called me on my way home and invited me out for a drink at a … Continue reading →