Seven Days Prague

So we were off this morning to Prague, and the second we arrived three things became very apparent: you must like rain, you should NOT be on a diet, and you will definitely brush up on your quick math skills with all the quick conversions you work out in your head! It was cool and rainy when we left the airport, but again we hit the ground running after we dropped our bags off at the hotel. About a block away is the National Museum which overlooks the avenue leading to Old Towne. Walking down...

Another busy day ahead, we were off on the metro to Prague castle. The metro exit leads you to a nice hike up the hill, but once you are able to catch your breath at the top, the views overlooking the city were amazing. The first part of the castle to visit (and possibly the most recognizable) is the Basilica of St. George. The Gothic church is the center of the walled compound, and has both a stunning interior and exterior. Here at St. George's was our first experience with the Czechs profou...

Another big day in Prague started with the excellent fare we have been telling you about! Standing in the rain among the locals chowing on their grilled sausage is actually a pretty cool experience. Anyway, today's festivities began at the National Museum where we quickly discovered that if you don't like rocks, fossils, or stuffed animals, it probably isn't the coolest museum you have ever been to. Don't get me wrong, their intensive collection of every rock and mineral that ever existed on ...