Man, the last couple of weeks have gone by so fast, it is hard to believe we've been in Europe for just a little over a month already!
Amsterdam was absolutely perfect. I loved it. It was small enough to walk everywhere (some people would argue with that, but if you have legs and don't mind a half hr walk, there is no where you can't go). There bikes EVERYWHERE!! and very few cars besides taxis and police. Most everyone walking around is our age, and the city just has a very quaint vibe to it. The canals and apartments along the canals add an unremarkable beauty to Amsterdam. It was cold, but never too cold, and people were very nice. We felt safe and stayed at a great hostel (Orfeo), for a great price...oh and the red light district, not all its cracked up to be, more shocked by Burbon St. in New Orleans actually.
Germany: WHAT A PLACE!
we were able to travel virtually anywhere for free because our e-rail passes allowed us on all the subway systems, which saved us lots of money, time and energy!
side note: people in germany like to drink, we saw/delt with multiple crazies due to too much liquor...and you'd think that at 8 am, they'd be passed out, but no...we were even harrassed on our train to Prague, twice. Needless to say, I am very glad we have each other.
Prague: just got here and haven't got to see the city yet. We decided last minute to go to Prague because it is so cheap, and everywhere else is quite pricey right now because of the Carnival Festival. We might end up staying here for a couple weeks, taking day trips and traveling through the Checz republic because it is so cheap for us. We were able to get our own private room for 16.00 us dollars a night (for each of us), which is amazing!
Hope all are well at home. We love you all and miss you lots. We are learning so much, not only about the history and culture of everywhere we go, but about Americans, non Americans, communicating with people who don't speak the same language, but also, we are learning a lot about each other, travelling isn't always fun and glamorous, but we are definately making it work and having so much fun along the way!!
We uploaded a ton more photos, and I am trying to go back and put captions on things for you guys, I put captions on all of Amsterdam's album, some Berlin, and Paris, hopefully, we can get them all up. NOW is a good time to email us, because we have free internet at the hostel we are staying at! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!
Jas and Chris
Hello, Jas and Chris! Wow what a great entry. I'm so impressed with the writing! So descriptive and engaging that I feel like I'm there. I'm glad Prague is affordable because I thought it would be more expensive! Hungary will have many buildings with bullet holes from the war too unless they've been torn down...so be sure to the email I sent about contacting Kinga. Thinks are good here...still a little cold and we will miss not going to Mexico. The photos are nice and the captions really help..so thanks for taking the time to do that. On the home front...Mikayla is pulling herself up and standing in the crib! I saw her today at Nagymama's house. I gave a speech as Susan B. Anthony Saturday.....your dad is getting a couple of crowns in his teeth and I ordered flowers from Myra for Nagymama and Nagypapa...they loved them. More later! Love, Mom Maria
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ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Valentine's Day to two lovebirds! I am glad you two have the chance to experience all this. History books pale in comparison to being there isn't it? I firmly believe travelling broadens one's horizon and I know you will look at people and things and America differently from now on.
Valentine's day was ok. I planned down between 35 to 40 % because of 2 reasons..one it is on Saturday and beginning of a long weekend which allows people to dao other things, and secondly6 because of the economy. I think I was right on in my projections,though it would have been nice to be proven wrong. I am glad it is over now. Today I sang at church. After that Fred and Audrey made Steph and I breakfast. The cable in the garage door broke, so tomorrow I will have to look into it. This coming week we will be getting ready for the competition Interlake is hosting as our major fundraiser for the Drill Team. I really enjoyed reading about your account and pictures, so keep it up ok? Seems like you've been gone for a long time though it's only been little over a month! Take care of each other.Miss and love you both.Love, Mom Myra
ps. Thanks for the Valentine's Day text Chris. I will give check to Maria on Tuesday.
Hi guys! Sounds like you're getting to experience a ton of cool stuff, i am pretty jealous. Okie just jumped onto the computer table and i gave him a kiss for you! Anyway, I'm gonna be extremely busy soon, with our drill competition on saturday that we're hosting. then after that it's districts the first weekend of march, then state at the end of march. Stay safe, don't talk to creeps and "carpe diem!"
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures friends! I LOVE Prague. See if you can get a guide to show you around. It's history is still in the making and boy is it full of trauma, destruction and hope. Check out the Communism Museum too, and the changing of the guard at the caste, and.....! :) And of course, please enjoy the Pilsner :)
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