Traveling to Prague has been on our radar for quite some time. Our friend, Phylis, has a friend, Gloria, who lives in Prague part-time. Gloria has been encouraging Phylis to come for a visit for several years. Late last fall we started making plans and met with Gloria in early January. She has helped us plan a busy and exciting 10 day trip.
Several people have asked if we are going to Czechoslovakia. In 1993, the country of Czechoslovakia dissolved. Two countries replaced it: the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The two countries had been joined together as Czechoslovakia since 1918. Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic. (If you knew all that, just skip the paragraph.)
The Czech Republic is bordered by Austria, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia. The temperatures appear to be just a little warmer than Rockford. For instance, the 7 day forecast on the Internet has highs in the low 40s and lows in the 30s.
Chuck is looking forward to being in Eastern Europe, the layers of history, and the food. I am looking forward to the music, seeing the countryside, and the food.
Tomorrow will be a day of travel by car, bus, two air flights, and tram to our hotel. Stay tuned for the adventures of the Illinois travelers.
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Waiting on pins and needles for your next entry! Hope you are just having too much fun to write yet :) Thanks for EVERYTHING you guys have done to get Mom over there :)
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