Being That Tour Group

Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, this morning was off to a good start. The nicest day so far, we ventured onto the metro to get to our first stop.  An underground performance/tea cafe center where we will have most of our seminars.  We arrived and sat in a circle to talk a little bit more about our background, major, and some of our values (a more intense get-to-know-you) gathering.

Circled together for a little bit, more personal introduction.

With that, we began our 'american tour,' where we traveled throughout the city looking at all the touristy buildings and sights.  There were so many tourists our today, but we tried to blend in as much as possible, trying not to get bugged by the sellers and tourist traps.  We started in Wenceslas Square, where many of the protests and demonstrations occurred in 1989 and thereon. It was a beautiful strip, however we didn't continue down to the very end. 

Wenceslas Square.

Instead, we went towards the Old Town Square, a place me, Taylor, and Emily walked by briefly.  It was very full of people, cafes, shops, and sight-seers.  One of the highlights for me was the Old Town City Hall and the Astronomical Clock. It was a very gothic themed building.

Old Town Square.

Astronomical Clock.

We got to see many buildings from different eras, such as Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Medieval buildings.  They were all pretty much scattered throughout the city and the Old Town Square.  We went from building to building, exploring the architecture, the framing of the building, and the color/design coordination that is portrayed for the era it was built in.  Very fascinating, but I think it was definitely a lot for me to consume in one day (as far as art history goes).  Aside from that, we enjoyed the walk, the touring, and the adventure in the heart of the city today.  It was very interesting to see the streets and the city more busy on a weekday than on the weekend. 

Now, I lay back at the hotel lobby, typing away on this blog.  It's about 11:06 am back in New York, and my afternoon is just coming to a close.  I'm probably going to rest for a bit before we go out to dinner and maybe find a place that has a bigger scene. Wooo Prague nightlife!

Old Town Square on this beautiful day. A little more crowded.