I’ve had a hectic few days since I left Prague.
From Prague I caught an overnight train to Budapest, Hugary. It was my first overnight train in Europe, and I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I was excited nonetheless. It ended up being a really good experience; sleeper trains here include a reasonably comfortable bed and blankets. Usually in second class there are three people in each compartment. …
In the 1980s people started writing John Lennon and Beatles lyrics on this wall in Prague. Along with the lyrics people voiced criticisms of the authoritarian regime and called for freedom. Gustav Husak (president of Czechoslovakia in the 1980s) had the wall painted over several times– but the writing and painting continued. ‘…
Prague– even the name seems to hold some sort of promise a mystical old European city, one of castles and gothic cathedrals.
Prague didn’t disappoint; it is an amazingly gorgeous city full of narrow, twisty streets and old buildings. However, I’m pretty sure there is a rain cloud that as been following me since I landed in the UK, so I’m afraid Prague may look a little washed out and …
I’m sitting in the train station, about to head out of Berlin, and out of Western Europe. Next stop— Prague.
I’ve spent much of Switzerland and Germany staying with friends and friends of my family— always a welcome break after hostels. It’s also been great to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. However, that has mean I haven’t been updating this blog as much as usual.
Berlin …
