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What a busy week! M sister Jackie (left) and our tour guide Martina (right) spent 2 very busy days together visiting the sights of Prague. This picture was taken at a cafe on the grounds of the St. Vitus Cathedral.
Here is Gloria (Jackie's maternal grandmother) enjoying a lemonade and a break. Gloria is 73 years old and she was able to keep up with all of us for these long walking tours. I do beleive she is in better shape than Jackie! 
Martina, Gloria and Jackie pose for pictures in a beautiful square, which allows for a fantastic view of the city of Prague. 
Gloria, Martina, and Jackie in front of the famous 15th century Astronomical Clock. As you can see, we are not dressed for summer. It was really cold and wet on this day.
I do beleive these ladies like to get their photos taken! I wonder if people thought we were famous celebrities enjoying the city? What do you think?
The 15th century Orloj, or Astronomical Clock of Prague is amazing. It is located on the Southern Facade of the Old Town hall. On the hour, twelve apostoles emerge and the skeleton of death rings the bell in one hand while holding an hourglass in the other. It has several different figures, and they are all mechanial and moving. The clock shows hours, days and equinoxes. The most interesting thing about this clock is the story surrounding its history. It seems that in 1410 a clockmaker, Master Hanus, designed and constructed this clock. The city council (including other clockmakers) were so worried that Master Hanus would go to Vienna or another major city, and construct an even BETTER clock, they vised a plan to have his eyes poked out. Master Hanus avoided this plan, but legend has it that he later threw himself into the clockworks. This made a mess of the clock for one half century. I love to hear these stories about historical events and monuments.
I decided to purchase one of these hats in the shop for my winter evenings in Cairo. Jackie enjoyed trying them on, but felt it was really not needed for Louisianna. I guess she was wondering if I really needed it for Cairo! 
Prague is a fantastic city. It is a walking city, and you can enjoy strolling. No matter where you go, or any street you turn down, it is interesting and wonderful.
What a busy week! M sister Jackie (left) and our tour guide Martina (right) spent 2 very busy days together visiting the sights of Prague. This picture was taken at a cafe on the grounds of the St. Vitus Cathedral. 
Here is Gloria (Jackie's maternal grandmother) enjoying a lemonade and a break. Gloria is 73 years old and she was able to keep up with all of us for these long walking tours. I do beleive she is in better shape than Jackie! 
Martina, Gloria and Jackie pose for pictures in a beautiful square, which allows for a fantastic view of the city of Prague. 
Gloria, Martina, and Jackie in front of the famous 15th century Astronomical Clock. As you can see, we are not dressed for summer. It was really cold and wet on this day.
I do beleive these ladies like to get their photos taken! I wonder if people thought we were famous celebrities enjoying the city? What do you think?
The 15th century Orloj, or Astronomical Clock of Prague is amazing. It is located on the Southern Facade of the Old Town hall. On the hour, twelve apostoles emerge and the skeleton of death rings the bell in one hand while holding an hourglass in the other. It has several different figures, and they are all mechanial and moving. The clock shows hours, days and equinoxes. The most interesting thing about this clock is the story surrounding its history. It seems that in 1410 a clockmaker, Master Hanus, designed and constructed this clock. The city council (including other clockmakers) were so worried that Master Hanus would go to Vienna or another major city, and construct an even BETTER clock, they vised a plan to have his eyes poked out. Master Hanus avoided this plan, but legend has it that he later threw himself into the clockworks. This made a mess of the clock for one half century. I love to hear these stories about historical events and monuments.
I decided to purchase one of these hats in the shop for my winter evenings in Cairo. Jackie enjoyed trying them on, but felt it was really not needed for Louisianna. I guess she was wondering if I really needed it for Cairo! 
Prague is a fantastic city. It is a walking city, and you can enjoy strolling. No matter where you go, or any street you turn down, it is interesting and wonderful.
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