Prague-ing

We recently concluded the Eid Al-Adha holiday here in the UAE. It's a Muslim holiday that commemorates Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son. Since Christians really don't celebrate Eid, mostly it's just fall break for us.

So Cindy and I went to Prague, Czech Republic for a week with a couple we know from here. Prague was great. The city has a lot of history, a lot of great architecture, gorgeous cathedrals, and imposing castles. It's really a lot like being in Paris or Vienna. It was super-easy to get around speaking English and there was a lot to see and do.

While we were there, we went to the ballet, the opera, the symphony, and to a jazz club. During the day, we checked out Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, the Museum of Communism, the Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, the Veletrizni Palace (home to the Museum of Modern Art) and Wenceslas Square. We had a great hotel, the Iron Gate, just a couple of blocks from the Old Town Square. We loved the food, the people, and the city. Let us know if you want details about the trip.

Here are a couple of pictures to check out. There are more on Cindy's facebook page if you want to look there.