7)Field Trip 1 - Prague

Prague was one of my dream cities to visit and finally I am able to enjoy my dream city! We had a field trip to Prague and a day trip to Dresden, Germany last weekend. It was my first time to take a train in Europe and it was a wonderful experience. The Czech train we took offered a free coffee and water that made me so happy, not to mention the spacious compartments and comfortable seats. I was even able to practice my basic Czech with some people I met.

Astronomical clock in Prague. A lot of people were waiting to see it chime.

The first day in Prague we just walked around the town. On the way to the John Lennon wall we crossed the Charles Bridge and it was the most beautiful bridge I have ever crossed. There are 30 statues along the bridge and they all have their own story. One of them, the most significant, is a memorial to Saint John of Nepomuk, who was thrown into the river and killed in 1393.

Great performance on Charles Bridge

Jone Lennon wall

After crossing the bridge and a short walk away was the John Lennon wall, which is a symbol of freedom and rebellion against to communist regime in the 1980’s. It was not as big as I expected but I could feel the longing for freedom and peace through the artistic expression in the graffiti.

It was pretty cold so we had delicious hot soup in a Chinese restaurant. Restaurants in Prague were a little more pricy than Olomouc. It is still cheaper than America, but I think the cheap price of food in Olomouc has spoiled me! I had a short nap and we all went to the Irish pup and enjoyed some beer.

The next day we went to Prague Castle, the place I was anticipating most. This magnificent castle was very beautiful and amazing. It has many monuments and historical buildings such as churches and palaces. We visited St. Vitus Cathedral, Romanesque Basilica of St. George and Golden Lane. When I felt the beauty of the cathedrals, it was an overwhelming feeling! 

cute small house

excited to be here!

 I enjoyed the medieval arms and armor museum in the Golden lane, and it was interesting to see the small houses there. I went back to Prague castle late at night because I wanted to see the view of Prague from the castle. The buildings in the castle were more atmospheric than when seen during the day, giving me a different feeling.

 

I am so glad that I am in this beautiful city..!