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Oktoberfest and Czech Rep : Back to Europe for some Beer and Bones

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September 23rd 2006
Published: November 20th 2006
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Hello Everyone! Good news! Laila said yes to Fred at the wedding so that was a big relief. It was great to go back home for a month to see all our family, unfortunately we didn’t get to see as many of our friends, but we were quite busy helping with the wedding. Before we knew it we returned once again to Europe for a month, but this time we had a new side kick. Our great friend Alan was go... Read Full Entry



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I am sorry that I wasn't able to update the blog to include all of the traveling adventures, but after returning to the US, experienced a big life change and needless to say the wherearewenow has changed to whereamInow. I had great adventures after Europe, especially in countries like Kenya and India - so if you want to know more, just ask. ... full info
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Ben and Alan mixing up a little cocktail they learned about in ErkheimBen and Alan mixing up a little cocktail they learned about in Erkheim
Ben and Alan mixing up a little cocktail they learned about in Erkheim
It tasted good, but it was dark beer, coke, brandy, and cherry liquor all mixed together...just don't ask what is in it until after you taste, kind of like those concoction you tried in college.
Monument to a Student ProtestMonument to a Student Protest
Monument to a Student Protest
There was a peaceful student demonstration in Prague to end communism, but riot Police went bezerker and ended up hurting many of the students so they now have a plaque.
Brings a new meaning to "Public Toilet"Brings a new meaning to "Public Toilet"
Brings a new meaning to "Public Toilet"
Gotta love this modern art stuff!
In memory of the JansIn memory of the Jans
In memory of the Jans
Jan Palach was the first, the Jan Zajic followed close behind. Both decided to light themselves on fire protesting the occupation of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact forces.
Václavské námestí (also know as Wenceslas Square). Václavské námestí (also know as Wenceslas Square).
Václavské námestí (also know as Wenceslas Square).
A busy happenin' street where the Jans memorial is, but not much for the budget traveler in terms of shopping.
Church at the Old Town SquareChurch at the Old Town Square
Church at the Old Town Square
Another angle of the Old Town SquareAnother angle of the Old Town Square
Another angle of the Old Town Square
This is how the pros do it!This is how the pros do it!
This is how the pros do it!
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, PragueThe Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, Prague
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov, Prague
The cemetery was used for close to 350 years and holds the remains of about 100,000 jews in a very small space (2.4 acres) and some graves are 12 deep. During Nazi rule most jewish cemeteries were destroyed, but Hitler had plans of making a "Museum of the Extinct Race" so this one was preserved.
On the Charles BridgeOn the Charles Bridge
On the Charles Bridge
A little local tradition where you put your fingers on all five points and make a wish.
One of the Charles Bridge StatuesOne of the Charles Bridge Statues
One of the Charles Bridge Statues
Statues line the bridge on both sides, 30 in total, and most of them are not original, but very well done replicas.
The Western Tower on Charles BridgeThe Western Tower on Charles Bridge
The Western Tower on Charles Bridge
The Streets of PragueThe Streets of Prague
The Streets of Prague
Lost in the wine cellarLost in the wine cellar
Lost in the wine cellar
Red is way better than cloudy-yellow when it comes to Prague wines!
St. Vitus Cathedral in the Prague Castle compoundSt. Vitus Cathedral in the Prague Castle compound
St. Vitus Cathedral in the Prague Castle compound
Inside St. Vitus CathedralInside St. Vitus Cathedral
Inside St. Vitus Cathedral
Those are some high ceiling!
Another view of St. Vitus CathedralAnother view of St. Vitus Cathedral
Another view of St. Vitus Cathedral
Kostnice Ossuary...The Bone ChurchKostnice Ossuary...The Bone Church
Kostnice Ossuary...The Bone Church
A skull with his serpent friendA skull with his serpent friend
A skull with his serpent friend
A city crest constucted of bonesA city crest constucted of bones
A city crest constucted of bones
Notice the mountainous pile of bones behind the crest.
You looking at me, punk?You looking at me, punk?
You looking at me, punk?



20th November 2006

Aunt Kathy
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mmm
Looks like I need to wish your liver good luck! Hope to see you at Thanksgiving? But looks like you may not be around. I will eat some extra turkey, Danish Dessert and Brown sugar pudding, and a bunch of homemade noodles for you! Love ya Aunt Kathy
29th November 2006

Amanda
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Looks like fun, but you guys are totally missing out on the STORM WATCH 2006! I have now had 2 days off of school because of ALL this snow we get here! :)

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