"Miluji Praha!"

(that means "I love Prague!" Just trying to practice...)

This weekend was really nice! It was weird having half the group gone, but at the same time it was great having a lot of space and quiet time. Friday night, I went out with some of the people that didn't go to Vienna to a bar down the street from the pension and hung out for a little bit- overall, a pretty easy-going night. Saturday, I planned on walking around the city a lot, just to explore, but I ended up not being able to tolerate the 30 degree temp outside. So, I only made it to the Charles Bridge and then headed back to the pension to finish my book and snack all day long.
Sunday, however, was a much more productive day! It was still pretty chilly out (about 32 degrees), but I decided to tough it out and go walking anyways. I walked over to Mala Strana, on the other side of the Charles Bridge, and just explored the shops and sights. I ended up walking down towards the shore of the Vltava River and found my new favorite spot in the city.

View of the Charles Bridge

I found this little park right down the street from the Kafka Museum in Mala Strana that sits right next to the river. It was so peaceful, and I know it's going to be even more beautiful during the spring time with the great view of the Charles Bridge and the city. I can't wait to go back there when it's a little warmer!
Later that night, I went to go see Swan Lake with some of the people in the other fashion studio and I loved it. I enjoyed every single part of the ballet- the dancing, music, costumes, set design. I actually got goosebumps watching the dancing. I'm just blown away by how graceful ballerinas can be while dancing on their toes, because I would be tripping and falling on my face all over the stage.

The more things I experience with this program, the more I realize how fortunate I am to be getting this opportunity. And everyday I grow fonder of this city, even if it is freezing outside. Now I realize why it has picked up the nickname of the "Golden City"- I LOVE PRAGUE!