September 3rd, 2013

Finally got a good night sleep and was able to function at a semi-normal person level.  We spent six hours doing orientation before we finally got to go on a boat ride up the middle of the big river that goes through town (I have no idea what it is called.)  It was beyond beautiful with all the old buildings along the river and the huge churches (that no one really uses).  Shopping has to be one of the most difficult things ever.  You would think the nice little pictures would help but they do not.  I almost bought what was described to me as the halfway point between milk and yogurt.  All I wanted was some milk... We learned today they you cannot smile at Czech people because they will think you are crazy and that we have to look confident in ourselves or we will be pickpocketed, life is good.

(Prague Castle)