Prague!

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A-hoy!

Hey guys, we are alive and well after a week of good times and lots of snow in the captial of the Czech Republic. It was a lot colder than anticipated, so we bought some warm jackets from the local op-shop.

It´s an old city with lots of cathederals, beautiful old buildings and a castle - just walking around is almost enough to experience it. the streets were full of culture with little shops selling puppets and those dolls that you open and then there is an other smaller one inside. (there was some beautifulll artworks on them) They also like their glass objects, we saw everything from glass varses to chairs made of glass. We were also blessed with a couple of street bands, one jazz band was playing in the old town square, and a rock band who place a czech version of ´good golly miss molly´ with thick accent. The old town square was spectacular, as was the tower on Charles bridge. We also saw the prague castle, filled with many interesting swords and assorted weaponry for purchase, as well as spectular fascades.

Aside from that, we´ve met some crazy people when we went on a tour to a small ski town out in the country.. was a lot of fun, drinking, sledding and singing songs accompanied by a guitar - good times. We had some canadians, an american, a french guy, and a couple from england and wales. We ended up having a couple of guinesses with them on st. pattys day after the tour - loads of fun all round.

Also got to see some sights on the tour including a church of bones and some underwater caves, as well trying some local food courtesy of our guide who showed us the best places and the local specialities. Was a great break from the act of getting lost, and he gave out loads of info on the area.

We´ve also had our fair share of problems.. the Camera is playing up (photos are a bit fuzzy) and we had a bit of trouble going from Prague to Vienna (where we are now).. i accidently got us off at the wrong stop, and we just happened to be in the country of slovakia, and needed to take an extra two trains through the country bratislava to get to vienna... but we are here now, taking it easy.

Hope everyone is well,

Cheers

Ben and Stace

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Photos

Op-Shop Jackets
Outside the Senior Bazaar, where we bought them. Seniors would go bazaar over this place. Money well spent.

Inside Bones church
A guy dug up the bones of the people to make room for more people (everyone wanted to be close to the holy ground). so he made a chandelier.(?)

At a cottage on the tour, near skiing area
These are the guys we met, great group of people (even if the photo is dodgy)

Outside the Cottage
Snow

At the end of the Cave Tour
Massive Opening to the outside, with a little lake out of view

Standing on Charles Bridge
we shall have the blurry problem fixed soon hopefully

Comments

[Sam&co]

Lost!! you ain't been lost.....etc
Love the duds, you look great! we're off to shed, etc,would like some of the snow over here, its dry, dry.Anyhoo, catch you later Love Us

[DAVE]

lOVE THE JACKETS... Bargin.... but i want to see more floral shirt action and maybe a straw hat or two

[Jimbolinamayclampet]

my brother looks like a smuggler
does stacey love the five day stubble? the chandelier could be a lovely feature for an ornamental shade in your bathroom.... converstaional piece lol.... hope ur feeling better jim

[Beth]

them bones, them bones
Amazing to see your photos. Love the scenery and buildings.I cant believe all those bones inside the church.Glad to hear youre keeping warm in your new? jackets. Look forward to more travel news soon

[allison]

did you roll around in a pile of homeless people?
what more can i say? I think i out did my self with my comment title. Cannot improve upon perfection.

[Katie]

Why do the jackets not surprise me!
Well guys great site! Loving the jackets. Very practical. Ben I think you should let Stacy handle the directions from now on! Heard all about the extra few hours and two trains from your father! Way to go!!!! Keep the news coming