Day 2

Today, I overslept a little. I was supposed to meet Nika at 10 AM, but I wasn't awake yet. So, I showered and we met at 1045. We rode the #9 tram to Wenceslas Square. Apparently the #9 takes you everywhere. But this was truly an amazing area. So much different than Jarov, (where I live). This was Prague. Wow, the buildings, with their ornate style, and how every single detail on each building, even so minute as to have a little spike coming off the corner of a building with little twists and a gargoyle sitting on it, and just for a building that was nothing. Then, the buildings that were something, wow were they something to look at. I just couldn't stop taking pictures. We walked up and down the square admiring the buildings. Man, let me tell you, there is nothing like this anywhere in America. Granted, the only big big cities I've been to that can compare would be Chicago and San Antonio. However, the skyscrapers ruin it. Here, everything is the same, but everything is so different. Each building has it's own unique design yet it looks like the one next to it. But as I was walking all day, i literally could not stop smiling. It was so incredibly amazing to see things that had been built so long ago yet still looked so wonderful. I would say to myself, 'you're in prague'. And man, is that a cool feeling. I've never done anything like this, but wow does it feel good. But I did learn a little. The 'erbs' or shields that were on the charles bridge or on different buildings, symbolized families, or the czech republic. In Old Town Square, (wenceslas is new town, old town is just old town), there was a wonderful band playing in the middle of the square. They were so funny, because the singer was not good at all, but they were so entertaining to listen to. And just like in the movies, they had all of these one person kiosk shops, where you could buy newspapers, magazines and cigarettes. Of course, I dont need any, but it was interesting to see that they are as prevalent as i thought. THe city also, I noticed, had people with fashion. Everyone dresses nice and looks nice. Its incredible the difference. Girls in america do not dress like this. If they did, maybe they'd look better! Cause, sorry girls, they are better out here! ;). So, we walked past all the stores, and then even in little crooks of the old town square where it had a mexican market type feeling to it. Except they wouldnt chase you down and throw hammocks in your face. They would just stand and watch, much more pleasant to walk through. But eventually, we walked past the sex machines museum. Apparently it is a museum of sex, but of a long time ago. Nonetheless I must go at some point. Then, we head to the Charles Bridge. Wow! You can almost feel the history as you step on the bridge. And, there are all these statues like every 5m, and the cobblestone walk is all uneven,(which these girls walk in high heels here, and kudos to them, because i know i couldnt do it). But everything i dreamed of and more. I became a tourist again, with my camera out, taking so many pictures. Nika, would tell me about the bridge, and about how busy it is, and the statue that everyone touces for good luck. Its been touched so many times it is now gold. Weird, but people during the summer stand in a queue for two hours to touch it. And, the story is, i think wenceslas IV, killed his brother cause he didnt like what he was telling him to do, but then he did it anyway after he died. I think thats the gist. Once again, nothing like this in America, golden gate bridge doesnt have anything on this. And then, picturesque, from Charles Bridge, you could see Prague castle in the distance, but enough sightseeing for today, cause I would go to the castle on tuesday. So, we go to eat. I had my first 'Czech' meal, with dumplings, and pork with cranberry sauce, and a budweiser. Very good! Afterwards, we go to convert money, get a sim car for my phone that doesnt even work and go to Tesco. Tesco, to me, kind of feels like our Wal-Mart. They have everything. Five floors of crap. So, we get everything. Plate, cup, silverware, food, and of course candy. The candy here is ridiculous. Dad, this is where you should come, you'd probably make a fortune with all the cavities they need out here. I thought we were bad, but they have two aisles filled with just candy in their grocery store. And their bread, isnt soft like ours, and their peanut butter isnt as good, they dont really have jelly, no cinnamon toast crunch, or trix, the cheese isnt the same and no american chees, and you have to bag your own food while you are paying for it, and you have to pay for a cart as you get to the store! I love it all! It is all so different but I definitely love it all! So, Nika was so helpful with it all too. But after all of this, we were very tired and we had to go home. So, we take the #9 back home, and I napped. After my nap, Lindsey and Tara were knocking on my door to eat. Lindsey and Tara are from CSU as well. We met a few times in Fort Collins, and now we are here. So, we got Nika to come eat as well, and we head back to Studaka. I get more beer, and some fried pork(already can tell a lot of stuff will be fried), and some potatoes in the shape of balls. But so far, I'd say I like the food here, maybe I'm just liking something different. But following this, it was time to go out. First, we go to one that was weird. The guy at the door didn't charge Nika and i, but tried to charge Lindsey and tara. So, we left. No good. So, we go to a bar this time. We sit down and start drinking. And we thought the Rum and Cokes were only a $1, but i think later we realized they weren't. But when you order a rum and coke, they give you a glass of coke and a shot of rum, seperately. Kinda weird. So, as we are drinking, this guy came over, and big time creeper. He talked to us about how he was in porn and how everyone hated Americans, although he was from America. And he kept telling me not to hang out with Americans. Funny, cause I heard porn was big over here in Central Europe, but the first bar I go to I meet someone in it... weird. But, eventually we just continually ignore him, and he kind of goes away, and so we play darts until our night concludes. But, so far, I'm excited for this semester, and I'm already thinking about how long I can stay over here. I hope I'm not just on a high now, and I hope I enjoy everything as much as I enjoy it now! But, so far, every minute has been better than the last.