Well, some how i managed to make it another year with out perhaps getting any wiser. It was definitely an amazing birthday, a nice way to move another year closer to 30... jesus, I'm getting old! Friday night Dave and I decided to go to our favorite cocktail place, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Mala Strana. These cocktails are amazing, and of course they come with the posh price tag to match! We ordered our favorite… the White Chocolate and Orange Martini. Though the prices are unreasonable, the bartenders who make these drinks are certainly worth every koruna that you pay!
Dave and I at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Mala Strana
Saturday morning we woke up early to greet God’s Best Day with a smile. For those of you who don’t know God’s Best day, it is of course, my Birthday!! I took a page from Czech women and made Dave and I breakfast, honing my Domestic Goddess skills. It seems I still have a long way to go however, as I still take most of what Dave says with a grain of salt. I opened the box that I received from my dad, which contained all sorts of goodies; wine markers, adorable kitchen towels, great summer-colored mixing bowls, and the most amazing FONDUE POT! As you can see from my face below, I was beyond excited about the new fondue parties I would have to start planning! God, I really do love cheese!
Holy Fondue pot! I'm pretty sure I made this same face when i was 3 years old shredding toilet paper!
Next was Dave’s presents, which were all expertly wrapped complete with cute little lady bug decorations. I received a beautiful cream colored plushy bath robe from Victoria’s Secret. And yes, this will be the only time in which the Czech Republic actually sells something for less than in the U.S. Along with my oh-so-comfy bath robe Dave also bought me two stunningly gorgeous martini glasses that look similar to tulips! What can I say; the men in my life did an excellent job at picking out presents… I’m sure my mother would be impressed!
Me and the gifts... I'm such a lucky lady!
After I rediscovered my love for opening gifts and eating an amazing breakfast, complete with cheese eggs and espresso, prepared by yours truly, Dave and I packed the waterproof picnic blanket, cheese, wine, raspberries, bread, and meat and trekked over to an area of Prague called Petrin Hill. The hill looks over the center of Prague and you are able to see as far back as the Zizkov tower. We were lucky and had absolutely perfect weather; blue skies, no clouds, and about 80 degrees. Our picnic spot was on a lush grassy field which was teeming with butterflies, being the butterfly enthusiast that I am, I took the opportunity to photograph my new friends who dropped by for my birthday celebration!
My birthday picnic at Petrin Hill
My butterfly guests who joined our picnic, but I'm pretty sure just wanted to wish me a Happy Birthday!
In the evening, after a lovely day of sunshine, wine, butterflies, and my handsome boyfriend by my side for all of it, we took a tram up to an area called Kobylisy for dinner at my favorite steak restaurant with our two friends Joanne and Lada. The restaurant is located in the basement of a house, and there is only one chef that prepares everything. The food takes FOREVER, but the steaks are the best in Prague and therefore worth the wait and the salivation over what you know is coming in an hour! We ordered a bottle of Bohamian Sekt (a cheap Champage-like beverage which is actually pretty tasty), to celebrate my new age. Jo and Lada gave me beautiful earrings that are made from Czech crystal, they are so fabulous and I can’t wait to wear them in the U.S. Dinner was a success, and as always the steak and atmosphere did not disappoint!
Jo, me, and Lada after my birthday dinner
After a wonderful dinner with our two good friends, sharing wine, stories, laughter, and good food; Dave and I went back into town to an area called Old Town. We went to another one of our favorite cocktail bars called Bar and Books, to have one last cocktail before heading home for the night.
Dave and I at the end of the night in Old Town
My birthday was truly a wonderful occasion. I am so blessed to have so many wonderful friends and an absolutely perfect and handsome boyfriend. While this year has been difficult its days like last weekend that let me know just how lucky I really am. I of course need to say thank you to my mom who gave me the most wonderful weather possible and who made everything just as it should be on my 27th birthday… perfect.
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