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| We had to do it! |
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| View from the Charles Bridge |
So this weekend marks the end to my first full week of Czech intensive class. And let me just say that when they refer to the course as being "intensive", they weren't kidding around. 5 hours a day, 5 days a week... its a whole lot of Czech. As painful as it is to be sitting in a classroom knowing that during those 5 hours you could be exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the teachers ease our pain by taking us on the occasional field trip. In the first week we got to watch the astronomical clock go off at the hour, see an exibit of Czech legends at the National Museum, and visit the National Gallery. So I guess I can't complain TOO much. Unfortunately I have a test tomorrow, so it looks like I am going to have to be a real person for the first time in 2 months and actually sit down to study... yawn. Only one more week of Czech
intensive though until my more than ideal class schedule starts. And by ideal I mean class just three days a week. It doesn't get more perfect than that. Oh wait, it does. My weekend these past couple of days was absolutely perfect. Starting on Thursday, I got to experience my very first opera, Mozart's Magic Flute. The opera house was stunning and so intricately decorated. While the perfomance was beautifully done, I am not sure that I will be going to another opera anytime soon. It may have to do with the fact that I was seated directly behind a pole, so actually getting to watch the performance required a little more effort than I was willing to put in. Regardless, I really enjoyed the experience and I am so happy I went. On Friday night everyone went out with a bang and we danced our heads off to classics for club Lucerna's 80s themed night. On Saturday, Dani and I went to Old Town Square to eat breakfast/lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, Bohemia Bagel. Sooo yummy!
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| Spray painting the Lennon Wall |
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| Inside the Opera House |
After that, we met up with Kara, a sorority sister of mine who was visiting from Rome. It was so nice and comforting getting to see a familiar face from home! We all lucked out that it was a beautiful sunny day, so of course we took full advantage of it and spent the entire day outside. We walked across the Charles Bridge, explored the cobblestone streets, and we finally got to see the Lennon Wall. Because it was the weekend and the tourists were rolling deep, the town was energetic and full of culture. Jazz bands were playing out in the streets and everyone seemed to be having a good time. The Lennon Wall was definitely a highlight of that day.
The colors of the wall were so vibrant and loud (which of course makes for a great photo shoot)! We took endless pictures next to each of its unique spots, and spent time reading the thousands of layered on spray painted quotes and doodles. We even got to add to the wall ourselves which was a pretty awesome experience. Dani and I added our initials so we will forever be on the Lennon Wall in Prague, along with millions of others who have helped to make this wall what it is. I probably could have explored the city for hours on end that day, but I didn't want to cram it all in at once, I have plenty of time. So I said goodbye to Kara and headed home for the day with a huge grin on my face. This was one of the first days that we have really had to ourselves to explore Prague without having any class, meetings, or planned excursions. I felt that on Saturday I was really able to take everything in and marvel at the fact that I am living in such an amazing place. It was such a good feeling. Today was a very good day as well, just in a different way. It was cold and snowy out, weather that screams sweats, hot chocolate, and movies. Sooo, that is exactly what Dani and I did. Exhausted after a long weekend, we decided to spend the second half of the day inside for some cozy R&R and we caught up on all of our TV shows. It was exactly what I needed. All in all, I'd say this weekend was a pretty successul one. I can't wait for more to come!
The colors of the wall were so vibrant and loud (which of course makes for a great photo shoot)! We took endless pictures next to each of its unique spots, and spent time reading the thousands of layered on spray painted quotes and doodles. We even got to add to the wall ourselves which was a pretty awesome experience. Dani and I added our initials so we will forever be on the Lennon Wall in Prague, along with millions of others who have helped to make this wall what it is. I probably could have explored the city for hours on end that day, but I didn't want to cram it all in at once, I have plenty of time. So I said goodbye to Kara and headed home for the day with a huge grin on my face. This was one of the first days that we have really had to ourselves to explore Prague without having any class, meetings, or planned excursions. I felt that on Saturday I was really able to take everything in and marvel at the fact that I am living in such an amazing place. It was such a good feeling. Today was a very good day as well, just in a different way. It was cold and snowy out, weather that screams sweats, hot chocolate, and movies. Sooo, that is exactly what Dani and I did. Exhausted after a long weekend, we decided to spend the second half of the day inside for some cozy R&R and we caught up on all of our TV shows. It was exactly what I needed. All in all, I'd say this weekend was a pretty successul one. I can't wait for more to come!
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