Leaving Prague at 8 a.m. was definitely the right decision, even though it meant some rushing around in the morning. It also meant we had some daylight hours in Krakow, which was wonderful. Our driver Yan was a big guy and his Czech accent was strong, so we didn't understand a lot of what he … Continue reading A Few Great Hours in Krakow →

Photos by Betsy We began our day early with a walk to the Prague Castle. We walked across the Charles Bridge, which never gets old, and into the Castle Quarter until we came to the steps leading up and up to the castle. Betsy says there were maybe 150. I'm pretty sure there were 10,000. … Continue reading Last Day in Prague →

We caught the sunset on Charles Bridge Photos by Betsy The first part of the day was spent exploring the Jewish Quarter and then we spent the rest in the Old Town Square, people watching, relaxing in the fall sun and reflecting on the day. As the day grew later, we returned to Charles Bridge … Continue reading Exploring Prague →

It was a red carpet kind of day It really doesn't get any better than today. We were on the Charles Bridge at dawn to see the sunrise, then out for a self-guided walking tour for several hours, and then a foodie tour that included history and culture and a great group of people. We … Continue reading A Fantastic Day →

Photos by Betsy We're in Prague. It feels like a victory as we've been planning to come here for several years, but had to cancel for various reasons (including Covid). Stepping into one of Europe's most beautiful squares was amazing. The vibe is young but the buildings are ancient. Prague was never bombed in wartime … Continue reading City of Spires: Prague →

We scored about a C- as tourists in Vienna. It's entirely our fault. Vienna was totally here for us, waiting for us just like Billy Joel promises. Cities are hard in just two days. Cities have an agenda. You have to get up and get out and get it done. No lollygagging around like we … Continue reading Bye Vienna! →