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A Quick Update!

As some of you may have noticed it has been a while since I last posted! I have been away the last couple weeks exploring the Italian and Austrian Alps! (more on that coming in the weekend post!) Unfortunately the other reason I have not had a chance to share a post is my lack of a computer! 

I had been home sick the week before my holiday and had a costly mishap with a cup of tea and my computer :( All is fixed but it took some time to get that all sorted out. 

There is quite a bit for me to catch you up on, but I will be doing it in a couple different posts. Don't worry though, you'll hear all about my skiing adventures :) Before my host family and I made it to Italy, we made a stop in Prague! Though we were only there for a day, we got to do a lot of exploring in the city. 

Prague

Thursday morning we got up early, packed the car, and pulled out the drive way at 8:00! We spent most of the day in the car, I had uploaded all the good music though, and it helped the time fly! It was a cool drive too, we drove through Poland and along the border of Germany, and into Czech Republic. We arrived in the city around dinnertime. After checking in we found a restaurant across the street and tried to decipher the menu! The day had tired all of us out, after dinner we went back to our rooms and rested up for the sightseeing! 

Friday morning we set out to see the city, I had done a little research before hand to give us an itinerary for the day! Our first stop was the Lennon Wall, getting to the Wall was almost just as exciting as actually seeing it! Walking the streets of Prague was incredible. Every street we were on felt like a hidden side street, it wasn't always, but that made me feel more like an explorer! 


The Charles Bridge was next, the views of the city from there were awesome! The bridge is lined with statues and there are so many artists, it was really fun to see all the people they had captured. From there we went to the town square where we checked out some of the statues, cool buildings and the Astronomical clock. I was really excited to see that, unfortunately it was under construction. (That just means I have to go back, right?) 



After taking a much needed hot chocolate break, we started for the Prague Castle! It was quite a hike and when we got to the top, the line for tickets went on for miles (or kilometers!) The city looked amazing from way up there though. 





After an early dinner we headed back to our rooms, totally wiped out. We had another big day of driving so we spent the rest of the evening relaxing! 

I am so happy that I got to see Prague. It was one of the trips that Rotary offered but I opted not to go andI really wanted to see the city!

I will be posting more blogs on my ski trips soon, so stay tuned! I miss everyone there and I'm thinking of you all <3



Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 8, 2018 at 11:19 AM

    Great blog Hannah. I feel like an armchair traveler....you give such good insites into your days and all that you are experiencing. I'll look forward to the ones of your skiing adventures. Your photos were wonderful. Big Hugs, Nana

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2018 at 10:12 AM

      Thank you! I am experiencing a LOT and it's so fun to recap it all for you! xoxo

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  2. UnknownFebruary 13, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Can't wait to hear about Italy & the Alps! So sorry to hear about your computer, I hope it wasn't to costly to sort out. Be well dear one! We are all thinking of you often & keeping you close in our hearts!

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2018 at 10:13 AM

      It was an amazing trip! Unfortunately it was, but it's all taken care of now :) I am thinking of you too! And missing you!

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