Prague Castle
Filed in travel, August 29, 2008, 2:44 amI know I’ve already spent a solid month in Prague, but I’m spending another week here with the intention of being a proper tourist. So far I have been successful. Today I walked through Hradčany including the Prague Castle, many surrounding gardens, Strahov Monastery and Malá Strana. It was nice to spend the day solo [...]
Travcice
Filed in travel, August 25, 2008, 6:46 pmI’m currently spending a few days relaxing and getting organized in Trávčice. Though I had hoped to eat less, I should have known better. It seems as though here we eat 2 or 3 large meals a day, rather than just one – plus sweets with afternoon tea. Yesterday Teta Zdenka came over and spent [...]
Na Zdravi!
Filed in travel, August 23, 2008, 1:24 amI am constantly surprised at how quickly time passes. I have now completed my Intensive Czech Language & Culture course which means today it was time to say goodbye and prepare for the next adventure. Our certificate ceremony was pleasant and casual. After wishing each other “Na Zdraví” with a glass of Champagne we each [...]
Counting down
Filed in travel, August 19, 2008, 11:41 pmThe past couple of days haven’t been that great. Homesickness, visits to the doctor to check on my month long cough, plans that aren’t working out and a general moodyness have caused this. I think I’m just getting a bit tired of this current routine. I think I also need some time alone to rest [...]
Nizbor
Filed in travel, , 12:08 amMy visit Nižbor Glass Factory and Křivoklát on Saturday was rainy, but overall quite enjoyable. It was interesting to see the difference between a larger glass factory and the art glass work of the Bee Kingdom boys. In Nižbor we watched the glass blowers create one shape in a procession. It felt like “handmade mass [...]
