We are in Madrid and not gonna lie, it’s been a challenge. For a minute there, we felt like Madrid may hate us. Rain, closed streets, cold winds, long lines to the places we wanted to go. We felt as though we were foiled at every turn. The travel portion from Nashville started off with … Continue reading Sicily by way of Madrid and on to Rome
A Few Great Hours in Krakow
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
Last Day in Prague
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
Exploring 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
A Fantastic Day
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
City of Spires: Prague
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






