If you saw a strange looking figure down at the river bank in Prague this afternoon, it might had been me. And if that poor bugger wore a red Apple tee and a blue shorts, it must had been me. You could also find out quite easily if that pitiful soul waved his hands uncontrollably, trying to stick to the track and move forward.

Yes, it was me inline skating. My first attempt ever.

First off, I found it extremely difficult to stand — and once I managed to put myself to an upright position, even more fun started. Something that could vaguely remind someone of skating, I’d say. However, only vaguely, as I was unable to turn, unable to brake, unable to skate uphill or downhill.

Particularly downhill skating seemed to be the biggest issue. As I was unable to break — unless you wish to call a jump to a nearby bush breaking — gaining critical speed rolling downhill made me understand the value of life.

Yet I’m glad to report that I survived; so you hopefully get a chance to see the newest attraction of Prague — the waving wretch on skates sometime next weekend again.