Prague Part I

Josh’s brother got married in the Czech Republic last week, giving us an excuse to travel to Europe.

In short, woo-hoo!

Despite dire warnings about traveling with a 15 month old, we brought Emily along for her first international experience.

She actually did very well- it wasn’t nearly the nightmarish scenario I’d been envisioning. We did have a few more adventures than we’d have preferred (the bloody mouth incident, the toddler grabbing the kitchen knife incident, the jet lagged kid waking up for the day at 4 am incidents) but overall she was a trooper.

The city is gorgeous.

It has blocks and blocks of ornate buildings like this one:

The view from our fourth floor apartment:

White peacocks in gardens make me happy.

Roaming free makes Emily happy:

My favorite things about Prague:

4. How superfluous cars are.

Walking or taking the Metro are the most practical ways of getting around, and I loved it.  You walked to the supermarket. You walk to a restaurant.

We even walked/took the Metro to the wedding.

3. Having family who live locally to show you around.

Matt and Anna made great tour guides.

2. Amazing design.

1. Family adventures.