Prague

Like before in Rome, first impressions count. Walking out of Prague's train station we were met by many beggars and homeless people hanging around because the shelter was nearby. Many of them were drunk, shouting, and some were approaching people. We screamed "tourists" with our back packs, and I was scared. 

Once we worked out the tram system we got out of there as quick as we could, very relieved. Our hostel was an old school house which was very echoey but the people were nice. We got Kebabs from a local fast food restaurant, Megan's first one! And with such a long train journey and the nightmare that was the train station we were in bed by 9pm ready to be done with our day. 

The next day was our chance to do the touristy things. We were up early for showers and breakfast, and we braved the tram system into town. We were becoming tram experts by this point. 

Prague has many old buildings that are churches or museums. The old square has many, and a famous astronomical clock like the Glockenspiel in Munich. It wasn't the best weather with showers on and off, but we got around Prague pretty quick using the tram system, there was a castle and a mini Eiffel Tower type thing (which was more expensive than the real Eiffel Tower). 

When we ran out of touristy things we just strolled around. There was a famous old bridge to walk along. We got a coffee (cappuccinos) and sat in the square people watching. There were a few stag parties getting started. Soon we headed back and Megan wanted another kebab of course.

We left early the next morning for our next stop, Berlin.

-Evie

1) I'm not sure how I've lived my nearly 23 years without kebabs. 

2) Getting caught in the rain is not as fun as Rupert Homes made it out to be (though to be fair, I  not really sure what that song is about).

3) Even though the tour guide (of the tour we overheard) clearly stated that the Astronomical Clock was rated one of the most disappointing tourist attractions in the world, I was still a little disappointed. I suppose I was spoiled by the Glockenspiel. 

4) Sometimes, castles look better from far away.

5) Smoking is still a thing in some places and it is possible to purchase cigarettes from a vending machine. 

6) It is confusing when water and a beer cost the same amount of money.

7) Prague is trying very hard to keep up with tourism. They single-handedly ruined my Starbucks counting fun. There was even a Starbucks in the castle. Also, Prague is not nearly as cheap as the brochures made it out to be. 

8) The level of PDA that is accepted in Prague is about 500 time that of the level accepted in America. It's like ninth grade all over again.

9) I will now, and forever more, say no to any meal the consists of cabbage, potatoes, and bacon. I'm not sure if I will ever truly get the taste out of my mouth.

10) I have a theory that states that the importance of a building is directly correlated to how much scaffolding is around it.  

- Megs