Prague

The city of Prague marked our last sight-seeing city and we definitely ended with a bang! Prague is absolutely beautiful, just as everyone had told us.

On our first full day we went out on a search to find a dress and shoes suitable for an Opera. It was halloween and we couldn't have picked a better thing to do. The original plan was to find an outfit, go back to the hostel, get pretty, go out to a czech dinner and the go to the theatre, but apparently finding the perfect opera dress in Prague is really hard to do. Instead, we spent the better part of the day running up and down the main shopping street until we were out of time. We finally picked an outfit and since we didn't have enough time to get back to our hostel, we changed in a Starbucks bathroom and bought a hotdog as we hurried our way to the theatre. The opera that was showing in the National Prague Opera Theatre was called 'The Miracles of Mary'. The entire second act didn't really make sense to us, but the singing was lovely and the opera hall was absolutely spectacular! I am so happy that we decided to take advantage of the opportunity!

Our second day was set aside for sight-seeing. We first visited the castle and the cathedral, the walked the Charles Bridge, and wandered the streets of old town where we saw the astronomical clock. I love Prague because it isn't a huge city, and because of this, the city has a much more grand feel as you see all of the gothic buildings and narrow walkways.

On our way back to the hostel, we walked past a bunch of people in line for something. We figured that if that many people were in line for something in the freezing weather (0 degrees C) than whatever it is they are waiting for must be good, so we got in line too. When we got to the front of the line we realized we were waiting for a pastry that is wrapped around a cylinder and spun over an open fire until browned, and then drizzled with toffee and rolled in sugar and nuts. Oh it was sooooo gooood! And warm (we were freeeezing!)!

When we got back to the hostel, we decided we needed to try this dinner that Iva had told us about called Svickova. It is roast beef in gravy with dumplings, cranberry sauce, and whipping cream. It was delicious!

Today, we are making our way back to Germany, where we will be visiting Christoph and then tomorrow we will be going up to Copenhagen to visit Astrid! And THEN we get to go to our Europe home away from home and see Jorgen and Ruth in Odense! Hooray! We can barely wait!
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