I just can't wait for September to roll around. That is when my dear friend Kristina and I are heading to the Czech Republic. This has been a life-long dream. I've been to the UK/ Ireland, and all over Western Europe, but never made it to Prague. Many friends of mine have been and have given tips on where we should go, what we should see. Will there be enough time? We'll be there for a week and then get to hop down to Vienna and Salzburg.
One of the most architecturally rich cities in the world, Prague was one of the only Eastern cities left untouched during Nazi rule.
Some 1939 exerpts from "The Guardian UK" newspaper:
"...Prague, a sorrowing Prague, yesterday had its first day of German rule - a day in which the Czechs learned of the details of their subjection to Germany, and in which the Germans began their measures against the Jews and against those people who have "opened their mouths too wide." 
Prague's streets were jammed with silent pedestrians wandering about, looking out of the corners of their eyes at German soldiers carrying guns, at armoured cars, and at other military precautions. Some Czechs were seen turning up their noses at the Germans.
Germans were everywhere. Bridges were occupied by troops and each bridge-head had a heavy machine-gun mounted on a tripod and pointing to the sky. Every twenty yards along the pavement two machine-guns were mounted facing each other..."
Prague's streets were jammed with silent pedestrians wandering about, looking out of the corners of their eyes at German soldiers carrying guns, at armoured cars, and at other military precautions. Some Czechs were seen turning up their noses at the Germans.
Germans were everywhere. Bridges were occupied by troops and each bridge-head had a heavy machine-gun mounted on a tripod and pointing to the sky. Every twenty yards along the pavement two machine-guns were mounted facing each other..."
"...Herr Hitler left Prague yesterday, guarded by armoured cars, after a stay of 22 hours, during which he did not emerge from Hradcany Castle, which has been turned into a fortress. People in the streets through which he passed hardly knew he was there. He has had almost no contact with the Czech people..."
Oh how thankful I am that Hitler left Prague as he found it. Beautiful. There is just so much to see!
The beautiful churches and sights in the Vinohrady District....
Walk acoss the Charles Bridge....
and, of course tour the Prague Castle....
But... lest we think all the beauty of Prague is to be found in old, lifeless architecture, Kristina has pointed out that we should also be on the lookout for the "living art" with which God blessed the Czech Republic... 
the Earth's #1 athlete Czech decathalete: Roman Sebrle!
Oh, yes. He is every bit as picture-worthy as anything! Here's to "bumping into" Mr. Sebrle.
Mmmm, mmm, mmm!
Mmmm, mmm, mmm!
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