Praha

Weekend 2

27-29.Mai.2011

Although I do enjoy the weekend trips and being able to go to different countries, I do no enjoy the lengthy bus rides. We took off to Prague this weekend around one and it seemed like it took forever to get there. I spent some time trying and failing at falling asleep, eventually settling just to read for the rest of the ride. I am very happy I brought books, because some people are look completely miserable.

Before we got to Prague, we stopped at a monastery for dinner with the group. The food was good, but not very filling. I was pretty hungry even after dinner. Everything in Europe is delicious, but light and not very filling. After a short bus ride we stopped at the Prague Castle for a walking tour in the rain. I wasn’t too happy about the rain and just hid in my raincoat the whole time. Last year, it rained almost every day. I don’t know how they did it. I would be an VERY unhappy camper.

When we first got to Prague, I was pretty skeptical. When I looked out the window and every building was covered with a person’s or group’s mark. Graffiti was visible everywhere. The city looked more and more scary. It didn’t help that everyone was telling us about pickpockets and that we had to have our passport on our person at all times. Our hotel was not very nice, in fact, it was probably my least favorite so far.

Breakfast was far below par. It was awful. I hated every bite and every swallow. I’m not sure how they would pass any state food laws. The FDA would shut them down SO fast. Yuck. Again, we went into town for a walking tour around the city. Our tour ended with a boat ride down the Moldau River and lunch served on “Slapy”, the name of our boat. It was really good food, but again pretty light. I guess i’m just used to the fat, greasy American way. After lunch we had free time. Trevor took off with the guys while Alex and I roamed around. We literally had no idea where we were, but just kept walking in the general direction we thought we should be going. It was pretty humorous, but made it back to the bus on time.

After changing into some warmer clothes for the night, we went in search of a place to watch the Manchester United v. Barcelona soccer game. With about 15 people all arguing, it was difficult to find a place. Finally, Trevor, Alex, Josh Grabijas, and I went to Subway and then found a local bar that was playing the game. We were surprised that more people weren’t playing the soccer game, since soccer is so big here.

Our night ended fairly early, I went back to the hotel and had a heart to heart with another guy on the trip-Joe Hermenet. Great, great night in Prague.

Sunday morning I woke up and quickly packed for our guided tour through the Jewish part of Vienna. After that we had more free time. My one big complaint about our weekend events is that we don’t have time to go to church really. Our morning starts at 9 am. I am excited for our weekend off when I can go to church.

The bus ride home took forever, but I was again happy to be home again. I unpacked, did homework and then passed out.