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We took a taxi from the train station to the hostel, and it turned out to be a wise decision. Our directions were from the main station, but our driver informed us that we didn't enter the city through the main station. The taxi driver was both funny and kind, and a great introduction to this wonderful city. If any of you have a chance to come here, don't hesitate.



The first day in Prague was not a fun one, as it was used doing laundry and searching for dinner. It is cold here!!! I bought and brought a very warm Marmot jacket, but as you may see in some of the photos, Erin commandeered it in Vienna, and the situation here is the same. I'm stuck wearing girlie jacket from Japan, which is too confusing for my tiny man brain: the zipper is on the left side of the jacket, rather than the right. Laundry wasn't fun, but was very necessary, as I had worn the same underwear for 5 straight days. Awesome! (Why don't the ladies like me? If I could figure that out, I'd have it made).



The room at the hostel is very spacious, holds four people, but currently only has three residents. The shower could be better, because if both showers are in use at the same time, they both provide cold water.



Today we took a 2-hour tour of Prague Castle, walked across the Charles Bridge, watched the Astronomical Clock, and had dinner at an Irish pub that was actually open (see: Vienna!) The tour was informative, and the tour guide funny. Erin mentioned that Koreans have long tongues; he wanted to know if she knows due to having a Korean boyfriend! Like all of the other cities we've visited, there are churches everywhere. The church of St. Vitus is extremely interesting, as it was started in the 13 th century, but only completed (or, close enough to count) in the 1920s. Since the founding of the Czech Republic in 1993, the Czech state and the Vatican have been suing each other for possession of the church; it has changed ownership 5-6 times already. When in state hands, admission is free; when in Vatican hands, there is a nominal charge to enter.

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