Anyways, after we got settled we were starving so we headed to the nearest restaurant which happend to be Mexican, I know its stupid that we got Mexican in Prague but we were seriously dying. It wasn't bad but not the best Mexican food ever. The ambience was nice though. So we had an enormous meal there for pretty cheap and then headed into old town to check out the sites and meet up with other girls from our program. I thought it was cold in the day, I didn't know cold until the sun went down. Compared to Barcelona it feels like the Arctic. So, we shivered our way around the Prague castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral and across the Charles Bridge. My new favorite thing is to go site-seeing at night. Everything is so much quieter and beautiful at night. We were one of the very few groups there and got to soak it all up in quiet. When we wrapped up taking pictures we went into Old town square and in the square they have tons of little stands with really cheap, authentic food. I followed this amazingly sweet smell and came across a stand selling these twisty, cinnamon roll kind of deals. I can't describe it, but both Gina and I inhaled them in about 10 seconds they were that good. I'm guessing it is similar to heaven what those little boogers tasted like. After, gorging ourselves on the best item of food I've ever eaten we met up with the other girls and decided to try the infamous Czech beer.
We went to a karaoke bar and had a few brews. Weirdly, the beer was cheaper then water and that can be dangerous. But we were all exhausted and the karaoke was terrible so we headed back on the trolley to the Czech Inn, where one of our new friends decided to snore the entire night, that was fun.
Gina and I woke up early the next day and headed to Starbucks, again I know its stupid to have Starbucks in Prague but they just came out with the Christmas drinks there and I was really craving a toffee nut latte. After a delicious morning of warmth and coffee we headed off to see the cathedral and castle in the day time. When we climbed the bagillion stairs to the top we were just in time to see the changing of the guard and it was so funny. They were all decked out in uniform and marching together, I was giggling the entire time. Then we continued our way into the cathedral. I have seen the inside of I don't know how many cathedrals while I have been here but this one was insane. It was huge and seriously tall, there was stained glass everywhere and was just gorgeous. It was worth the whole trip, apparently it took 600 years to make and was finally finished in 1929. I think it paid off. I was amazed. After gawking at the cathedral for two hours we headed back down into the city and wandered around. We grabbed some lunch at a local bagel shop and shopped around. After escaping the cold and drinking a quick pint we were hungry yet again and had the weirdest experience ever.
On the square theres a bunch of little restaurants where you can sit outside and eat under heat lamps. After choosing a restaurant we were a little too cold under the heat lamps so we headed inside and sat at a table next to what we think was a family of three ( who knew we couldn't understand czech?). There was a man of about 65, a woman who we think was his wife and then a man who think was his son (this is all speculation). So the oldest man was extremely drunk and already making somewhat of a scene when we got there, but as the dinner continued he progressed into a belligerent mess. He was slamming on the table screaming things at the woman and being completely obnoxious. The manager came over and told him to calm down and he did for about 30 seconds until he grabbed his son to hug him and they both knocked over the entire table, with all of their food and dishes and beers and everything which all fell to the floor shattering everywhere. At this point it was just ridiculous but we couldn't look away, it was like a bad car crash. So instead of leaving they stayed and the manager called the police where they all talked it out. I can't exaggerate this story enough to tell you how dramatic it all was...probably because we couldn't understand a single thing that was happening. But the food was amazing and despite the unhelpful rude service we got a great show.
After that dramatic display of drunkeness the girls from our program and us decided we would go on a pub crawl. I know what your thinking, and no I did not end up like that guy in the restaurant but we watched other people get to that point. It was a good time and a really good way to meet people. I ended up seeing some girls I had met in Florence and meeting some guys who are studying in Barcelona also. After seeing two girls get in a physical fight and hitting 2 of the 4 bars, Gina and I were exhausted by 1:30 so we caught the trolley back to the hostel. We got a great night's rest, checked out and headed back to the airport to come back to Barcelona. It was quite an eventful weekend but the city was awesome. I wish I could have spent a few more days but I'm glad I went no matter how short of a time we spent because Prague is somewhere I am not sure I would have ever visited when I got older and I am so glad I got to experience how beautiful it is. This weekend is the last one I have to spend in Barcelona aside from when my Mom comes. Its crazy how fast this is all going. Its such a bittersweet feeling because I miss home so much but at the same time I don't want to leave Europe. But I have some exciting things coming up and I can't wait to see my mom! Anyways I have to go do some tarea (homework). Update soon!
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