Thursday, October 11, 2007

Prague

Well, Jeff has described Prague as "a cross between New York City, Las Vegas, and some really old European city --- and we're staying in Times Square." That sort of captures it. There's a cabaret every 100 ft. and nearly as many casinos - all mixed in amongst some truly stunning architecture.
Despite being a math major, I continue to have difficulty with the currency translation, which is roughly 20:1. I swear, I can do calculus, I just can't do simple math! I keep taking 2000 kc out of the ATM, thinking it'll be enough, and it barely lasts me a day - despite the fact that a glass of wine is only 15 kc (<$1). Frank has been our tour guide extraordinaire, taking us to the Strahov Monestary for specatular views over the city and then along the key shopping streets back to our hotel at St. Wenceslas Square.
He continues to help me with the correct pronunciation of Dekuji (thank you) and keeps telling mom to quit with the German, as English is looked more favorably upon. Tonight we went to a place for dinner that had mexican food (among other things) and I have to say, shockingly, the Czechs make good enchiladas! And the .5 L Tequila Sunrise was good too!

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