To Prague and Home

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It's funny how quickly a place can become a home. We just returned from a week in Prague, and I have to say it's good to be back. We've only been in our home here in Bracknell for a month, but it already feels like home. It was nice to walk into the house and everything be familiar.

Our Prague trip was great. Clark and I went with the kids last Wednesday. Clark had to leave early on Sunday for a work convention in Spain, which is where he is now. The boys and I stayed until today.

The first couple of days there it rained, and rained, and rained. We even had to cancel some of our plans on Friday because of the rain. It didn't stop us on Thursday. It was quite the adventure, but we managed to do a few things despite the weather. A few pictures to demonstrate.

Clark, Kimball, Sammy, and Sophia, waiting in the rain for the bus to come.

The view from Prague Castle. Can't you just feel the cold? It sure is beautiful though.

Me in front of Prague Castle.

Those are just a few pictures of the first day out and about in Prague. Although it was cold and rainy, it sure was amazing. The city is so old, and with the weather the way it was made it seem mystique. Clark loved Prague Castle. While we were inside, someone was tuning the organ (which happens to be Clark's favorite instrument). I guess we were lucky to be hearing it, because Amber, my sister who lives there and has been there many times, said she has never heard the organ being played while she was there. Clark enjoyed it so much he made me take a few pictures of the organ.

Not the best of pictures. But it really was amazing.

I could write all of the details of the places we went and the things we saw, but I'd be here a while. I'm going to post all of the pictures up on our family website, which is listed off to the side of my blog. If you'd like to see them all, go there (but wait a day or so, it might take me that long).

We had a great trip. Kimball and Sammy loved playing with their cousins Anna and Sophia. It was definitely worth the trip. It was great having Amber as our tour guide. She knew just how to do everything and she speaks Czech pretty well, which I was grateful for. The week was fun-filled, but it's also nice to be back.

Comments

Clark said…
Prague rocked! I was so glad we could go. It was fun to be with Amber, Ondrej, and the girls. What a beautiful city. It was hard to count how many times you just felt in awe of what you were seeing.

Love you sweetheart, thanks for posting this.
October 4, 2007 at 12:47 AM
Anonymous said…
I found you! I couldn't find you. I have called every number I could think of. Looks like you are having so much fun! When is the baby due? How are you feeling? What an adventure.Can we come and visit? We are going to South America for the last 2 weeks in October. Prague looks so beautiful. Love you
October 4, 2007 at 11:10 AM
Lindsey said…
SO FUN...I can't wait to do it myself! :) I like how you conveniently had the picture of you infront of Prague castle taken from the chest up...no big belly :)

Hope we get to see you
October 4, 2007 at 9:03 PM
Cheryl said…
So glad the trip went well. I am so glad you were able to see Amber, and I am sure she was counting down the seconds til you arrived. Prauge looked beautiful and old and just like I imagined. Glad you are back home safely now.
October 5, 2007 at 3:30 PM
Anonymous said…
oh my gosh that castle is soooo cool!!! are there things like that in London? I didn't think there really were castles like that any more!! cant wait to see you!! love you!
October 11, 2007 at 4:39 PM
Sean said…
I'm glad to know that you have a great trip! My best friends just few days ago arrived from Prague! They were surprised by Prague's beauty! They booked in Prague accommodation in cities center, close to Charles Bridge! They visited a lot of sights such as Prague Castle, Picture Gallery of Prague Castle, Chapel of the Holy Cross, Golden Lane and White Tower! I know that the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites!
Also they liked traditional Czech cuisine and famous Czech beer! They enjoyed so much, that's why I want visit Prague too!
December 5, 2007 at 6:44 AM
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