Very Prague-ressive

After spending several consecutive hours mimicking the afterlife of most sardines, we transferred to our final train. We then penetrated the outer forces of the Czech Republic with the clickaclack one most often hears during those modes of travel. Katie and I entered Prague by nightfall. As it was a very impromptu move on our part, I hadn't the time to learn any Czech. Now this would inevitably lead to minor confusion at the train terminal and making it to our hostel for the evening.

I have made for an incredibly awkward looking fellow. Having been given an incredible metabolism, all my efforts to keep my calories up has failed miserably. I have dropped in waist size just enough to where my belt cannot keep up with the loss. So picture me walking down the street with a school backpack, a sandboard strapped to my right side, a newly acquired plastic bag filled with 20+ pounds of boardgames and the other hand attempting to keep my pants up, incredibly lost and again, knowing no Czech. Awkward. Needless to say, I shall be buying a belt soon.

Prague was what everyone tells me and more. A few days here and every twist and turn is something more gorgeous than before. My camera certainly cannot capture the essence of this place, and any attempts in doing so have been lackluster at best. The first full day here, (Halloween) was spent with the orientation walk our hostel recommended in this pamphlet. It was quite useful.

Being Halloween in Prague, I'd have expected it to look the way it did. A few Halloween parties. And a handful of people dressed up. Including one gentleman wearing a toilet seat around his neck. This is where I failed you guys. I was without style nor vigor to pull together a dashing wardrobe. I ate thai food and watched a english sub-titled Czech movie in the hostel's downstairs common room instead.

Prague Castle most definitely takes two days to get through. And I did sneak in a few photos I shouldn't have. (Just for you Millie!) The hostel was superb in every regard except for the travelers themselves. Outside of Katie and I, it was the noisiest 8 people ever. I swore if the gal below my bunk fiddled with her lock any longer than she did, I'd have bashed her head in with it. Seriously... why dink with that at 4 a.m.??

The four hour train ride to Cesky Krumlov was a mere 4 dollars USD. The hostel itself? $13 USD/night. This makes for a very inexpensive place to hang out. Although... it still won't be enough as my money is still dwindling rapidly. I should be able to make it to Austria though in 10 days or so. Shouldn't be a problem.

I took today as a day off from my travel companion. I'm really not used to hanging out with people 24 hours a day, 7 days in a row. I spent that time in various parks, and climbed up this hill to a church overlooking the entire city. I watched the sun set. It was marvelous.

I apologize for being another 6 days between posts, being incredibly short and uninspired. And! Without pictures is even worse. (No USB Port here!) I assure you, there is much to speak of if I ever get back around to finishing this post.

I'll make an honest effort at the next city. (reception at this hostel closes at 7 p.m. and we're leaving tomorrow)

UPDATE! Obviously I've added pictures. Just a small sample of what we saw. I'm in Bratislava, Slovakia now. Should be posting soon!

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