A Brief Post

Did I mention? The Czechs make the most delicious ice cream of all time! And it's usually less than $2/scoop, which means every time can be ice cream time.

Also, we wandered around Mala Strana and Hradcany for a while yesterday, and I've concluded that aimless wandering is the best way to see a new city. We stumbled upon most of the major sights, but also discovered some hidden places that would have otherwise remained invisible. The St. Vitus Cathedral was spectacular - it's a giant gothic building with soaring ceilings and incredible stained glass, as well as tombs dating back to the late AD 900s! I've never seen someone that old before (even though they were encased in stone).

That side of town is on a hillside, so we got some amazing views of the city. There are buildings representing every period here; the contrast between older buildings and the Soviet-era buildings is particularly interesting. It's amazing that through the World Wars and Communist cultural programs, the city's amazing architecture remained virtually untouched.

Ok, I'm off to another exciting day!