My Birthday!

For my birthday, Leoš wanted to take me to a restaurant just by ourselves the night before, so he decided to surprise me.  It was within walking distance from our place and I had no idea where we were going.  The restaurant was hidden in plain sight and had a VERY small interior.  The food was ABSOLUTELY amazing.  We enjoyed our 3 courses very much and I would be happy to go there again for a special occasion.  When I woke up on my birthday, Leoš surprised me with balloons in the living room. The weather was supposed to be bad, but luckily it turned out to be great.  We went to a Hanami Festival that was going on and Leoš got to have sakura beer, while I had sakura ice cream.  Then we went for lunch so I could have my favorite chicken and waffles. It's been a while since I have planned something for my birthday.  Covid restrictions always happened around my birthday and it was difficult to get people together during that time.  Luckily, things seem to be completely fine now and that is in the past.  My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Prague is a place that is great for sharing food.  I have been wanting to go with my friends there for some time, so it was a great chance to get all of them there for my birthday.  I planned the dinner quite last minute, so I was happy that almost everyone was able to come.  I had a great time with them and it was so nice of them to give me such lovely presents.  I had a wonderful birthday.  Thanks to everyone who came and sent messages to me, I really appreciate it.

                                               amuse bouche: lamb ragu with homemade gnocchi

                                                                        white asparagus

                                                                            tuna

                                                                        octopus

                                                                  meat with white asparagus

                                                                            lemon tart

                                                                        fruit dessert

                                                           Leoš surprised me in the morning

                                                                        blue skies

                                                                    sakura ice cream, yummy~

                                                           Japanese Festival on my bday

                                                              chicken and waffles for lunch

                                           the way my friend was served tea, looks like she is going camping~

                                                                  thanks for coming everyone!

                                                                        all the dishes

                                                                 the rice, soup and side dishes

                                                                    my birthday dessert

                                                                            game time

                                                          the balloons with all the presents I got!

                                                                    photos my friends sent

                                                                I received a scroll from a friend

Farmer's Market, Easter Market, VR

The Tokyo Bakery had an event again on Saturday and I made a mistake with my lesson time, so Leoš had to go on his own and get some things I wanted.  After he came back we made our way to the farmer's market and I was able to get pesto bread from my favorite stand.  We walked around and saw the beautiful blossoms again.  Then we went to Old Town Square to check out the Easter Market.  It had the usual stands, so we didn't get anything.  On Sunday we walked towards the castle so I could see it with the blossoms.  Then we went to a VR experience a film festival was having.  It was really cool to attend.  

                                                                    melon bread and mochi

                                                                    farmer's market

                                                                    yummy pesto

                                                                        pink trabant

                                                             left over cherries from last year

                                                                            Easter Market

                                                                        cool new plant I got

                                                                  chocolate melon bread

                                                                    VR film experience

                                                       

                                                                               sakura roll

Spring

Spring is in the air and the trees are starting to bloom. I had to take photos of the beautiful trees and the flowers that were blossoming.  The park smelled amazing!!!

                                                                    apricot tree in the village