The Strahov Church

One Sunday morning after attending the Mass in The Basilica of Assumption of Our Lady (Strahov Church), we went behind the building to see the scenic view of Prague. Strahov is nestled in an elevated part where you can visibly see the city of Prague and its beautiful skyline and also most of its famous buildings and attractions.

As soon as we entered the viewing deck, we were drawn to the paintings displayed beside the entrance. There were paintings of Prague’s landmarks in various media but the combination of watercolor and lithography pieces were what we liked the most. We started a little chat with the vendor who turned out to be the artist of some of the artworks being sold. Unluckily for him, what we chose and bought wasn’t his work but that of his friend. He asked where we are from, etc. etc… and the conversation lasted long.

Anyway, for 6 Euros apiece, we bought three. I casually haggled if he can give the three for only 15 Euros to which he immediately agreed to. “For the Philippines!” he smilingly said, much to my delight. I wasn’t expecting that. I thought haggling in Europe wouldn’t work! But then I told myself that it wasn’t such a big amount anyway.

3 for 15 Euros only! Images of The Tyn Church, St. Nicolas and the Charles Bridge tower

We thanked him, asked him to pose for a photo op and bade him goodbye. Only later did I realize that 6 x 3 is equal to 18 Euros, not 16. All along I thought I only got a discount of 1 Euro! Hahaha. So the lesson for the day?  Sometimes being silly can work for your own benefit!

Double thumbs up for this guy for giving me a big discount! Geeeez!
The guy and his paintings.

The Strahov Church photo was taken from this site.