We arrived in Prague (on our bus) with Nygil telling us what we were to expect. We were concerned about the language barrier (both verbal and written), but it turned out not to be a problem.
Coming into Prague
Nygil giving us info about Prague
What We Learned
Watch out where you`re going
Sept 17, 2010
`Hanging Out` by David Cherry
Close up of `Hanging Out` by David Cherny
As you're walking around Prague watch where you're going. The roads are small stone blocks and are easy to trip over.
If you happen to trip be careful how you break your fall. My left hand caught a curb and dislocated my ring finger. Putting it back in place wasn't a big deal, but having to have my wedding ring cut off was (taxi to the hospital, bolt cutters to remove my ring, etc).
Anyway...WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING not at the art work (like that shown here) after dark.
What We Saw
Chris` Pics
Sept 17, 2010
Here's some of the pictures Chris took in Dresden. To see more be sure to click on the Pictures button at the bottom of this section.
Stained glass central
Anyone lose their camera?
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Notice how Rick Steves tours don`t wear helmets
I need a tour guide please-where`s Nygil
No jam`n in the hood without beer
What We Saw
City of Litomerice
Sept 17, 2010
On our way from Dresden to Prague we stopped at Litomerice for lunch and to exchange dollars for Czech crowns.
Wikipedia:One of the oldest Czech towns, Litomerice was established in the 10th century at the place of an early medieval Slavic fort. The royal town statute was granted in 1219. From the 12th to the 17th century it was a significant trade center in the Holy Roman Empire.
Town Hall
Hotel in the Town Square
Apartment building off the square
City Museum (Old Town Hall)
Debbie and Linda on a side street
Our group gathers to move on
Map of Litomerice, Czech Republic
City of Litomerice
What We Saw
Theresienstadt
Sept 17, 2010
Wikipedia:Terezen (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtɛrɛziːn]; German: Theresienstadt) is the name of a former military fortress and adjacent walled garrison town in the Uste nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.
We spent an afternoon at Theresienstadt. Theresienstadt was a unique camp run by the Nazi during WW II. Unlike other camps this one was intended to convince the outside world that the people living here were in good hands living a 'normal' life. They repeatedly fooled the Red Cross and others throughout the war.
Radim, our tour guide, made his anger and disgust clear with all that happened in the camp. The Czech`s have been through a lot. The Nazis were not the start, just one more hideous episode in the history of their country.
Jewish Cemetery
Christian Cemetery
Entrance to the prison cells
WW II era picture of prison guards by the entrance
Our tour guide...Radim Wajshajtl
Radim explaining the intake processes
Cell where Gavrilo Princip, who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand was held
Looking toward the gas chamber
Inside the gas chamber
Crematorium
The showers, i.e., gas chamber
Closer look at the crematorium
The Barber Shop...faucets aren`t real, nor are the sinks...ALL phoney
Inside/Outside walls
A taste of our tour guide
Map
Theresienstadt
What We Saw
Old Town Square
Sept 17, 2010
From www.PragueExperience.com:The Old Town Square (Staromestske) is one of two main squares in the city centre. With its ancient buildings and magnificent churches, this is one of the most beautiful historical sights in Europe.
Dating back to the late 12th century, the Old Town Square started life as the central marketplace for Prague. Over the next few centuries, many buildings of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles were erected around the market, each bringing with them stories of wealthy merchants and intrigue.
Church of Our Lady Before Tyn at sunset
Narodni Galerie V Praze
Grant and the Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
Jan and Jack out front of the House at the White Unicom (Rt) & Caffe Italia (Left)
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