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a weekend away

My sister Carrie came for a visit this summer.  She is a teacher and has spent her last two summers traveling around Europe and seeing us.  We were able to head to Prague for a weekend, just us sisters.  It was great.  Simon came home from a business trip that morning, it was a little tight but it worked.  Having my sister here with me was definitely the highlight a of my summer.  We took the bus from Munich to Prague.  Unfortunately, so did a bunch of people with kegs of beer.  The ride back was much nicer.  I was able to find a 9 euro bus ticket.  We stayed in hostel and I was reminded of how old I am when we started talking to the other girls in our room.  A big thanks to Simon for watching the kids and cleaning the house and a thanks to Carrie for a wonderful weekend.

Our first stop was Prague Castle

 St. Vitus Cathedral



This is my awesome sister Carrie.


St. George Bascilica

Ceiling of the Prague Castle

Charles Bridge
This place was packed with tourists for most of the day.  We just happen to be early risers and got their before the crowds.

Jewish quarter cemetary

Astronomical Clock
This was first installed in 1410 and is the oldest working clock of it's kind.

The Dancing House
It was originally named Fred and Ginger, as the house represents a pair of dancers.


View of the city

 We went to a concert of Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach in this cathedral.

We ended the day with a traditional Czech dinner and some delicious strudel.  

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faith said…
What a great opportunity! Looks like a wonderful time.

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