Back in Praha... with visitors!

Paris was awesome! I was able to cram in a lot in two (very short) days.
Friday, I started my day off with eating the best croissant and baguette I've ever had in my life. I wish I could've taken a million of them back with me to Prague. After breakfast, I headed over with the group to the Paris Sur Mode Atelier and Atmosphere trade shows. Basically, we just walked around and saw a bunch of different designers new collections for the spring- the show was intended for buyers, and not really for students. But, it was still a really great experience and it was definitely motivating to see several independent designers work and how they started up their business. From there, I started my sightseeing for the day! I walked over to Notre Dame, went to an amazing crepe stand in the Latin Quarter, and then to the Eiffel Tower to meet up with my friend Christine! It was so great to see her, and I'm really glad that I got the chance to gallivant around Paris with her, it was a nice reunion :)
I also went up to the top of the Arc de Triomphe to get a beautiful view of the city.

Nicole, Me, and Christine on top of the Arc de Triomphe

I ended Friday night with a visit to the Louvre, and I never knew how big the museum actually was! It was overwhelming how much art was in there, and I got the chance to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo- very cool.
Saturday, I went and revisited some of the same sights I saw Friday, and also made a stop at the Luxembourg Gardens. It was really nice outside that day, so I had a picnic in the gardens with Christine and Nicole, complete with baguette paninis and delicious raspberry tarts. It was a great way to end the weekend in Paris. I've posted pics from Paris on my online photo album, so check 'em out!

So, now I'm back in Prague, and I have to say that I'm very glad to be back "home." Mainly because I came back with visitors! My mom and Tony came to visit for the week, and so far we've gotten a lot done. Yesterday, we went through Old Town, New Town and Wenceslas Square, over to the Charles Bridge, and up to the Letna Gardens. I love having them here, and it's been nice being the guide around town.
Today we're heading up Petrin Hill. I can't wait for them to see the view from the Observation Tower, especially since it's supposed to be a gorgeous day- sunny and clear skies with a temp of 50 degrees. It should be a great day!