Flight Leg 1
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Leg 1 Complete ✔️ (Phx to Newark)
Czech Republic 🇨🇿
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After a long flight with 2 layovers and absurd flight delays, I finally made it 🙌🏼
I spent some time getting lost on the public transit today. It's so easy here. All you need is one ticket andLæs mere
Wandering
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After settling into my hotel, I took a couple tram rides and a walk around the city to orient myself. In the process, I ran into a mass of protestors chanting things I couldn't understand - other thanLæs mere
Koncerty
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Took myself out on a date tonight and bought a ticket to a concert at the Obecniho Domu. Tonight's show was called "The best of the Classics" beautifully performed by a string octet ❤️
Hotel Breakfast
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After 16 hours of travel followed by an exciting night of getting lost in Prague (I can't tell you how many times I got on the wrong tram), the hotel bed was heaven. I'm staying at Vienna House inLæs mere
Morning Stroll
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Just getting lost again ❤️
Looking for Lunch
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It's only been a couple days, but one thing that has stood out to me (both from seeing them in person, and from local media publications) is the frequency and intensity of demonstrations here. It'sLæs mere
Narodni Museum
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While wandering, I ran into the Narodni muzeum (national museum). My favorite exhibit covered the lives and influences of 4 famous Czech composers who shaped the image of Czech culture all over theLæs mere
Dim Sum Spot
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Pretty sure I found my favorite restaurant in Prague. And it's dumplings, of course. Lol
Meeting the Crew
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Met the crew today! Such a great group!
Folklore Garden
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The organizers of the program scheduled an awesome cultural show at Folklore Garden. It was so much fun, and a great way to get to know folks on the trip! Not surprisingly, I was the only one whoLæs mere
Cobble Stone Alleyways and Lennon Wall
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Today the trip coordinators planned a tour of the city! The guides were fantastic, but next time I really need to pack a parka. 🥶
Karluv Most (Charles Bridge)
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A landmark Stone Bridge that connects Prague's Old and New Towns. Along the sides of the bridge are 30 statues (15 on each side) of saints - most made out of limbstone, one made out of granite, andLæs mere
Mincova
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Lunch in a warm underground cellar! Took some pics of fellow a classmate's meat dishes for record. I got 2 cauliflower pancakes and potatoes ❤️
Prague Castle
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A castle, the cathedral, and witnessing the changing of the guards.
Residence of the US Ambassador
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We saw an excellent lecture today by Christina Sharkey (Counselor for Commercial Affairs). She touched on topics including routes to foreign investment, czech political and economic climate, and herLæs mere
Prague Castle & St. Vitas Cathedral
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Back at the cathedral for some shots from the inside and a view from the top of the south tower.
Staropramen Brewery Tour
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Na zdraví 🍻
Terezin Memorial
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Today was heavy. We went to visit Theresienstadt concentration camp - a sad but necessary reminder of what happened in our not-too-distant history.
