Prague (Czech Republic) was amazing! Literally like the Las Vegas of Europe. Everyone we met was from the UK coming to have a weekend “with the guys”…see do you understand the Las Vegas-like feel? It was so ironic that we barely met any Czech people…everyone was from London or Leeds or Liverpool and on their “get-away weekend.” We went on this pub-crawl where our tour guide was from…get this…K-State. I know crazy right?!? I tried to be mean to him but he luckily told me that his parents went to KU. We had a good time, meeting really friendly guys who kept using phrases like “taking a piss” and “pulling my wanker” but would laugh at me constantly when I said “oh my god” or “you’re full of shit” because basically… they totally were. I met my perfect British husband, Carl. He’s perfect. Adorable. But unfortunately…lives in London. Oh well. We ended up at a five-story club that has different music and themes on each floor. This famous European bar was beyond hilarious…we say this scary ass he/she dancing in a tight mesh shirt
(I truly couldn’t tell you if it was a man or a woman). Ironically the 70s and 80s music floor was more fun than the hip-hop floor. Like Saturday Night Fever, we danced on floor tiles that flashed different colors. Singing Grease and Bon Jovi’s Living on a Prayer. We went on the same pub-crawl again the next night and met up with other girls on our study abroad group.
Food and Beer is phenomenal here. We did a Beer tasting and ate Beef Goulash and dumplings at night (it takes just like pot roast…but better). The next day we did a walking tour of the city that has a wealth of history and amazing views. Prague is inexpensive and has a million things to do and see… one of the best places I’ve ever been, it beats out Switzerland and Italy as my favorite place in Europe for a good time.
Copenhagen (Denmark) It had the brick buildings of Boston and Philadelphia mixed with trendy modern architecture of Seattle or the new downtown Kansas City. It is literally a breathtaking architectural view. Half the stuff was closed because it was cold but we still managed to walk around and enjoy the sites. 7-11s were everywhere and we pretty much needed them to survive. The constant runs to get hot chocolate was the only reason I am not currently suffering from frostbite. Oh did I mention it is crazy expensive here?!?! My bank account took a serious beating from the bullshit charges forced upon me by this hostel. Boo! Since Hans Christian Andersen is from Copenhagen, they erected a little mermaid statue near the harbor in recognition of his story. Since the Little Mermaid is my FAVORITE Disney movie it was obvious that we venture over there.
I walked literally ON the river, over frozen ice to get this statue but it was totally worth it. I semi felt like man vs. wild. Then of course, I had to get my hot chocolate fix and sadly paid a whopping $9..i know, desperation leads me to do stupid things. By the way, a nod to my AXO girls…Open Face Sandwiches are famous Danish food. Not the same as what Mark makes, but they are damn good here.
The next day we went took a 35-minute train ride to Malmö, Sweden. Really cool city, lively people, and beautiful views. Sadly, the weather prevented us from going many places. The wind was beyond brutal, I thought I was going to lose my face…literally have it be ripped off. We walked in the shopping district where the people greet each other with the formal greeting of “Hey! Hey!” Very rapid and comical, I want to laugh but then realize that they are formally saying hello to me…I just want to retort “Hey! Hey! Hey!” but then they might think I am an ass. It’s because I am. The people both in Copenhagen and Malmo are stunning. Their icy blue eyes are gorgeous with their nice long blond hair. I literally was the darkest thing on the street…I probably looked like an alien to them. But yes, it was totally worth taking a day trip to Sweden, because hell…now I can say I’ve been to Sweden.
Oh have I mentioned that during my entire trip thus far I have been intensely reading a new romance novel…the girls who know me best are not surprised….but I do have to mention that it was a lovely read and I will lend it to you when I get home. Since the weather has given our skin a serious beating we have had to stay in our hostel quite a bit and read to help pass the time. I swear, once I get a TV I won’t know what to do with it.
So I have internet in Berlin and will put up a different post for that. Let me know what you think
Trying not to get mugged
Ladini
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