Things have been busy here for me with the start of classes and settling into my schedule. Classes are generally going well, however I am not used to being in such small classes (it isn't easy to walk in late unnoticed...) I don't have classes on Friday which is rather strange to me; I like it but I sure cant get used to it!
I recently made a trip to the lovely Czech Republic. It was my first time on a plane since arriving and all went swimmingly! I stayed in Vysoke Myto with some friends and it was really great to see people I haven't seen in over a year! Plus I got some great homemade meals while I was there :) Thanks Alca!
Traditional Czech sweets made by Alca's Grandma Homemade Apple Strudel
While I was there I also got to participate in the popular Czech activity of mushroom hunting! With over 6000 different kinds of mushrooms in the country, looking for mushrooms in the forest is a popular activity in the Czech. I certainly had fun, and learned the difference between the bad mushrooms and the good ones, as well as how to spot them (many were hiding under the grass or their brown tops blended into the pine-needle-floor of the forest). I even found a few on my own!
Ready to hunt!
Found this guy all by myself!!
I also got to see a dance class for Czech teens. These dance classes are a fun thing for many 16-year-olds in the Czech and the classes give the students a chance to mingle and meet their boyfriends and girlfriends. they are sort of the Czech equivalent to the american high school dances, where the girls wear nice dresses and the guys wear a suit (they even have to wear gloves!). The dancing is pretty cool too because they learn a lot of classic dances.
I also got to enjoy my first Czech beer while I was there! In the Czech republic, the beer is actually cheaper than water... I am not kidding. No wonder the Czech people are know for their drinking abilities!
BEER!
I also met a new little friend, Mr. Hedgehog! apparently they are semi-common in Vysoke Myto...
After spending some good time with old friends in Vysoke Myto, I caught a train to Prague to spend the night and leave the next day. It was wonderful seeing Prague It is one of my favorite cities! I wandered around with a friend a little bit and visited John Lennon's wall (one of my favs) enjoying the views!
Charles Bridge at night
The next morning I had a bit of time left to watch the astronomical clock hit the top (I have already seen it change like 5 times) and decided to take a picture from a unique view:
These are all the tourists taking a picture of the clock changing (my unique view)
I grabbed a quick lunch of a delicious sausage wrapped in a fried potato:
I hopped on my plane for the return flight to Dublin followed by a bus ride back to cork! The trip was a great time, and it was fun seeing everyone! I cant wait till all the other adventures that are in store! More to come later about my adventures!
Cheers!
