Let me tell you what I've been up to lately. Wait, let me make some coffee and I'll continue the story....

.......Ok, my last entry ended with me tired after an overnight train from krakow. Well, I'm still tired (ha!) but I've been pretty productive. Once I refreshed myself and was able to start over it was much better. I walked all over the old town and ate traditional Czech cuisine (goulash, bread dumplings). Later in the evening I went to a concert in St.Nicolas Church. The concert was by the Prague Brass Ensemble.

The following day I took part in the ultimate organized tour of Prague. I don't always sign up for walking tours, but I thought it might be a good idea as I know nothing of the history of Prague and I could do with a little organization. WEll, the tour was 6hrs and my feet were already sore from before so you can imagine. I think cobblestone is beautiful, but it is really, really hard on your feet, legs, back etc. It's all so uneven and it really doesn't matter what shoes you wear. You're going to be sore. And as someone who enjoys wearing ballet flats, let me tell you....you can feel EVERYTHING! Anyhow the tour included a river boat cruise and a 3 course lunch where I got to know some of the people on the tour. This came in handy for after the tour...

The tour ended up at Prague Castle which is not like a castle at all.... more like a city within a city. Included in the ticket of the tour was a separate"ghost" tour later in the evening. So with about 3 hours to spare, a few of us walked back into town and went for a bite to eat. Yes, I even had a Czech beer!! When in Rome...

The ghost tour was very cheesy, but our guide (same as the day tour) is very sarcastic and funny so it was tolerable ...ha. I can see how Prague could be creepy at night with all the different little passageways and everything but there are so many people around it's not easy to get scared.

And this brings me to this morning. It's really nice to stay in bed a bit later and not worry about missing something as i think I've covered all the main points. However, there are a few little things I'd like to visit in a more leisurely manner. Also I'll be planning my weekend in Copenhagen! Very exciting.

More later..

written by  Sarah Andrea on May 12, 2010 from Prague, Czech Republic
from the travel blog: Europe 2010
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Hey Sarah! Wow, you are a trooper....my feet were hurting just reading your blog. Prague sounds amazing though....again, I hope you've got lots of pics! What about the language thing...how did you make out with that, or did you not even try...just used hand gestures. Obviously the guide spoke English though and the people on the tour with you probably spoke English? What was the food like...I've never had goulash, I don't think? What about the beer...probably very strong? You know me...lots of questions. ANyhow, we're still issing you and can't beleive that your trip is going so fast but happy that you're having such a great time. You are wise (like your mother) tobe taking an easy day today....nothing worse that sore feet...just ask your Dad. Anyhow, thanks for the update and be safe and talk (blog) you again soon.

Love Mommsie

written by  Mommsie on May 12, 2010

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Goulash..... the best way I can describe it is by calling it a beef stew. The bread dumplings look like ordinary white bread with the crust cut off, but it's a little more than that. It's a special loaf they bake fresh and slice like bread. I had another meal that was pork with sourkraut and bread dumplings. It was good too.

Beer.... I think I was drinking a Pilsner. You know I don't really drink beer so one was enough. I don't think it's strong, but I do find it really filling.

English.... Most people speak English. I haven't really encountered anyone that doesn't speak English with the exception of someone working at Sephora (ha!! Yes, some things never change. Ok, I needed makeup remover!) It was the same in Poland although I think less people speak English there. I think I've had more difficulty speaking English in Glasgow, to be honest... hehehe. Yes, the tour was an English tour, though there were Dutch and Belgian people on the tour so English wouldn't be their first language. The tour guide is Czech and has lived in Prague all her life.

Wisdom........ do you expect anything less?? ;)

Love Sarah

written by  Sarah Andrea on May 12, 2010

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