around here: public love.

June 15, 2011

Young Prague couple in love. 

Public display of affection is widespread across Europe, but here in Prague it seems to be even more so. Young couples in love kiss, caress and grope in the most public of places, like the tram. There is no shame or modesty in their youthful sexuality, and while uncomfortable to be around, it's probably quite liberating. More than once, I've been riding the tram while a guy his holding onto his girlfriend from under her skirt. Odd? For me, yes. But for them, its completely natural. I'm still unsure if they do this in front of their parents, I'd like to think they draw a line somewhere, but probably not. Lines are really gray and fuzzy in the Czech Republic...they aren't particularly drawn to conformity. 

Nevertheless, the love seems to flow freely around these parts. I took this picture of Joshua and his wife, Martina because it depicted both them, and the PDA here in Prague...and it was cute.