Charles Bridge and Prague Castle

Everyone met in the lobby at 11 am and walked slowly towards the Jewish Cemetery in the Josefov section of the city (very close to our hotel) telling stories about "last night".

After peeking over the funeral wall and seeing all the headstones, we meandered through Stare Mesto (Old Town) through the quaint cobblestoned tourist shops on Karlova street heading towards Charles Bridge.

There was a chocolate shoppe and Carson was able to buy a cup of hot chocolate which was literally hot melted chocolate.

We accidentally stumbled into a restaurant and everyone was happy to fill there bellies with spaghetti, goulash and salads.

After lunch we walked over Charles Bridge making wishes on the brass Lorraine Cross so we will have good luck and on the two handed flowers for love.  (Bridgette's camera has these individual pictures, as the poses of wishing for luck were worthy of a real camera).

We visited  the Lennon wall on the bike tour, and had to go again with Joel in tow for our documentary, and after quiet restful moments there,

We headed up the Mala Strana section hill to the Prague Castle steps. There we sat for one of many group shots from Joel on the steps.

After finally making it to the top, and viewing the castle, we walked through into where the guards watch the doors of the castle.

The changing of the guards was happening and we posed with guards and also took a video of walking with the guards.

Then we met a group from Ohio and found out they were jazz singers, so we asked them to sing, and sat down and watched an amazing performance of "Higher and Higher". (thank you Erin for suggesting that one). We all had goosebumps as they sang acapella and filled the square in front of St. Vitus Cathedral with music and a crowd larger than Venice beach performer crowds. It was magical.

A few more pictures on the castle wall looking over the city and

then we headed back down the street towards home.

A nice rest before dinner at the Crazy Cow Steakhouse and then the plan was to go to Old Town square by the Astrological Clock to watch the soccer game between Italia and Espana, but the rain came pouring down, so after running in the rain to find friends and a safe dry place, we ended the evening watching Espana win and in our rooms, but dry.

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