Return to Oxford

Dear family, Friends, Citizens and Strangers:

I am back at my desk with fingers eager to write about the many adventures and sights that Nellie and I experienced during our Spring Break trip to the city of Prague. We were unable to find a suitable location in Prague to update blogs, and so over the next few days we will try to post pictures, stories, and thoughts from our journey. As with any monumental experience, describing everything that we saw and did would be impossible (and would probably bore you to tears). I will attempt to give you some of my favorite moments and pictures, and Nellie will do the same. The best part, is that we come with the pictures and stories! So if you want to hear more, please don't hesitate to e-mail or leave a comment!

Overall, our trip was a great success. We navigated the bus, metro, air, and tram systems of two countries and a foreign language! Prague is packed full of history, some tragic and sad, and some triumphant. We saw the important points of Prague's history and heritage including Stare Mesto (Old Town Square) Nove Mesto (New Town Square), the Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, churches, performance houses, stadiums, and some neat coffee shops and Resteraunts.

Now that I am back in Oxford, I will be re-focusing on my studies which begin in earnest tomorrow. Looming in the near horizon is an important essay on the development of American Literature, two case studies on British culture, some field trips to important British landmarks, and daily lectures on British history and culture. Although there is a lot going on, I will add more posts from Prague as I have the opportunity to do so. For now, please enjoy a few of our many pictures!

This pictures is taken in front of the River which divides Prague into two distinct areas. Visible behind me are the tall spires of St. Nicolaus Church and St. Vitus' Cathedral

One of the most enjoyable adventures that Nellie and
I had was a cruise along the Vltava River.

This view of Prague is taken from the Castle Steps looking across the river into Stare Mesto (Old Town Square) The single spire near the center of the photo is the Town Hall Tower on which the famous Astronomical Clock can be found. Across from that tower is the impressive double spire of the Tyn Church.