Alex's Backpacking Trip

Prague is an incredible city. It is really unlike any other place that I have been. It was nearly untouched by war and is filled with flawless architecture of every style, from throughout it's long history. Walking through the massive city you are constantly looking around and taking in the surroundings. It almost looks like cardboard cutouts at some points. I can understand why so many movies were filmed here with Prague posing as other European cities. My hostel is pretty incredible as well. I am staying at the Czech Inn and it feels more like a designer hotel than a hostel. While staying here I made some great new friends. I spent the past few days hanging out with Adam from Chicago, Guillermo from Mexico and Adam and Jen, a couple from Ontario. We all had a couple of fun nights together and some great days of sightseeing.

Unfortunately it has been cold and rainy for most of my time here. Luckily it was beautiful on Wednesday when I took my walking tour, so I was able to get a bunch of pictures with a perfect blue sky in the background. I enjoyed Prague but I am ready to escape this cold weather and rain. Almost everyone on this trip has raved about Berlin, and than is my much anticipated next stop. I will probably be spending a week there.

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day. I can't wait to see you all in about 3 weeks.

I anticipate being in debt when I return so I'll be back to work very soon after.

Thanks for reading.

The Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square.

The Municipal House.

Kafka statue outside the Jewish Quarter.

Castle Hill from across the river.

Fountain by controversial Czech sculptor David Cerny. (The men can move and write letters with their streams. You can send text messages to a number that is posted nearby and they will spell out your words.)