Praha Welcomes JoAnne
and misses her....


Last week we were so lucky to have our friend, JoAnne, stay with us. It was a short, but very sweet, visit of a mere 6 days. We still imagine she is here with us...particularly Ella who sometimes says, "JoAnne! JoAnne!" when she hears a woman's voice nearby. Ella is a big fan of JoAnne and it was a treat to watch them become friends!



We packed alot into 6 days! I got to see some things that were new to me, as well. We shopped at a Czech flea market, Bleší trh:


We attended a Fringe Festival play, (I also attended one with Jeff and another with Ella earlier in the week) and re-visited Kutná Hora with its "bone church". We admired artwork at the Mucha Museum, and were educated at the Jewish Museum (which includes several synagogues and a cemetary):


And of course we took in many other Prague sights, like walking the Charles Bridge (during both day and night) and witnessing the bells of the Astrological Clock:


JoAnne even had the opportunity to visit one of her long-lost Czech travel mates in their hometown of Jindřichův Hradec. This beautiful town in southern Bohemia is now on our "must-see" list. Ever the adventurer, JoAnne made the train trip down and back (complete with 3-minute transfers!) solo.


But, by far, the best part was just spending time with Jo.


Although JoAnne is by no means a novice traveller, this was her first trip to Prague; in fact, it was her first trip to Europe! If her claims are true, she has fallen in love and will return to us.



We can't wait!

Maylia

PS During a walk on the Charles Bridge, I dropped our digital camera. It is really broken this time! I say, "this time", because Ella has dropped it so many times but it has kept on ticking. Ironic that me dropping it is the fatal blow. Anyway, you may notice a decrease in the photo department for the next little while...