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This photo of the week was taken on the Karluv Most (Charles Bridge) in Prague. The Charles Bridge is undoubtedly one of the most tourist-laden places in Prague, a city already overwhelmed by its visitors. At sundown though, the bridge becomes peaceful thanks to the buskers who have gone home and the vacationers off to dinner in Old Town.

I was watching the river, alone with my camera when I heard the soft shuffle of footsteps. A husband and wife were quietly regarding one of the many Christian saints that populate the bridge. I saw as they each swept a hand across the statue, further polishing the bronze that had been rubbed off by so many pilgrims before them. I snapped the photo and was glad to see them smile at each other and continue their walk, without ever noticing that I was there.

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Written by Jessica for life out of a suitcase. Read more stories by 20 something woman expats and travelers at Life Out of a Suitcase.