Prague { Mini Post - The Charles Bridge // Karlův most }

We made it back to Michigan late Friday night after what turned out to be a very long day of traveling: Leave for airport by 8:30am Prague Time // 2.5 hours at the airport // 1.5 hour flight to Amsterdam // 3 hours in Amsterdam // 7.5 hour flight to Detroit // 2 hours in Detroit // 1.5 hour bus ride to Lansing // Arrive at 11:45pm Lansing time, 5:45am Prague time = 22 hours of travel.

Yesterday was pretty much a do-nothing recovery day, though now I'm fairly certain I'm expected to be a productive member of society again. Sigh...

So over the next couple of days I've got a few mini Prague posts that I'll throw up. These photos were all taken on The Charles bridge on our last day in Prague. The bridge is easily one of the most touristy and crowded places in all of the city, but also one of the most beautiful. The statues that line the bridge tower over everyone, and it looks incredible from afar - whether a cloudy day, or lit up at night, there's a reason that everyone flocks to it.

Prague { Part 2 }

Our hotel - Vila Lanna - from the grounds










Yesterday B. was in conference sessions all day, so I was left to my own devices. I did a pinch of shopping - my favorite was this little antique store. The woman didn't speak any English, and it was just lovely to listen to her talk about these beautiful vintage clothes in Czech.

I also walked about the city a bit more, going through the Old Jewish Quarter, the main square, and then spending some more time along the river.

This morning is filled up with more conference sessions for B., though then I believe we're going to wander up to the castle. The castle is supposed to be impressive in and of itself, but apparently there are magnificent views of the city from high on the hill as well. I've also heard that there's a monastery, + a little restaurant with excellent Czech beer!!

Prague

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Blue Cheese & Walnut Quiche // Mushroom & Brie Quiche

So the reason for my busyness and hence lack of posting last week was not only the start of the semester, but also that we were preparing to head to Prague! We just arrived yesterday, and so have only had one day of walking about, but it's difficult not to be impressed with even the little that we've seen.

Prague is beautiful. Everything. Is. Amazing.

All of the streets are cobblestone. There are old churches, copper-topped buildings, stone carvings, and gorgeous bridges everywhere you look. The Senate of the Czech Parliament has tall hedgerows, ornate murals, and walkways lined with the sculptures of Adrian de Vries. Even the Starbucks here is better - they serve ridiculous pastries (apple torte and raspberry cheesecake) + the one we stopped by was housed in an old church.

We only have a few more days - it's a relatively short trip - but if the start is any indication, they'll be wonderful!!

Like . A . Fairytale

This is not what I had intended on posting today, but this morning B. showed me the site for the place where we'll be staying when we go to Prague and I just about died. The very girly part of me is still squealing (on the inside, of course) with joy. I've stayed in some lovely hotels before, but nothing that's ever resembled a tiny little palace. Swoon.

B.'s reaction: "It's everything a girl could ever want. It makes me want to vomit a little."