Sex and the City status:
- So I am watching the 9th episode of season 2 and during the opening sequence I notice a huge inconsistency in the editing! We all know how the opening works, shots of Carrie walking down the street in her tutu number looking all happy. Shots of New York buildings and bridges, then SPLOOSH! Carrie is splashed by the city bus (I believe in Season 1 we were told it is the M2) that has the ad for her column pasted on the side of it. Here is where the inconsistency is! Look right after she gets splashed (See frame 1 of the photo below) there are people on the bus including a nice lady (Don’t ask me why I think she is nice I just think she is) with grey/white hair. It was this lady that caught my eye this time. Then BOOM! next shot is the bus turning the corner and THE BUS IS EMPTY! Like everyone off the bus, returning to station empty. (See frame 2)
Shocking I know right?
Neil’s Travel Tip #3:
- The buses, trams, and subways in Prague, Czech Republic are a wonderful way to get around the city. I used them extensively and found them very easy to use. However the Czech language isn’t very easy to use. So I give you these 3 tips:
- There are many ticket prices but two main ticket options you will use. There is a limited ticket that is 18 CZK. This ticket cannot transfer on buses or trams and is good only for 20 mins. Or in the subway you can use it for 30 mins and can’t exceed 5 station stops. (Really don’t buy this ticket unless you know that you are only going short distances and not returning right away.) For 26 CZK you get a ticket valid on Buses, Trams, and subway, that you can transfer with and it is valid for 75 mins.
- You can buy the tickets from machines at some bus stops (OK option if your stop has one). You can buy them from Tobacco shops (Better option because they are everywhere). You can buy them in the subway from machines (Better option yet because subway stations are on the map and open). You can sometimes buy them from the front desk of your hostel or hotel (BEST option because you are pulling out your money in a secure place, can ask for directions, and get to interact with a human)
- The trams and subways make announcements at each stop. However they can trick you. They speak pretty fast but clear in Czech and then they slow down and emphasize the last word. You definitely hear the last word and may recognize it as your transit stop. Do not get off! Your stop is NEXT. That fast bit told you what station you are stopping at NOW… the slow emphasized bit… let’s say Dĕlnická, was really saying “Next Stop Dĕlnická”
Armed with that knowledge you will be whizzing around Prague like a pro!
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