Prague is famous for its spring (both natural and political) and we've been treated to some beautiful mild weather recently. Our activities are moving out of doors again. Max is back to soccer...er...football, on Saturdays and also signed up to play on a touch rugby team after school.
Spring time also means that the many castles in the Czech countryside are once again open to visitors. Here is a picture of Konopiste Castle about 20 miles south of Prague where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand lived. His assassination set off the events leading to World War I. The setting is so pretty and we enjoyed touring the castle and the grounds.
The nice weather has also given us the chance to take advantage of some parks and playgrounds in Prague. Petrin Hill is full of blossoming fruit trees, and Sarka Park with its deep gorges and rock formations was a great place for a Sunday afternoon picnic and hike.
As always in the Czech Republic, one is never too far away from a handy snack stand selling ice cream, hot dogs, and, of course, beer, and we have to admit that we couldn't pass it by.
We also had to say goodbye to Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Ernie this week. Luckily, they just missed the volcanic ash airport shutdowns and were able to travel back to the US as scheduled. We will miss them! Here they are on their last day in Prague at a cafe.
Prague is famous for its spring (both natural and political) and we've been treated to some beautiful mild weather recently. Our activities are moving out of doors again. Max is back to soccer...er...football, on Saturdays and also signed up to play on a touch rugby team after school. 
Spring time also means that the many castles in the Czech countryside are once again open to visitors. Here is a picture of Konopiste Castle about 20 miles south of Prague where the Archduke Franz Ferdinand lived. His assassination set off the events leading to World War I. The setting is so pretty and we enjoyed touring the castle and the grounds. 
The nice weather has also given us the chance to take advantage of some parks and playgrounds in Prague. Petrin Hill is full of blossoming fruit trees, and Sarka Park with its deep gorges and rock formations was a great place for a Sunday afternoon picnic and hike.
As always in the Czech Republic, one is never too far away from a handy snack stand selling ice cream, hot dogs, and, of course, beer, and we have to admit that we couldn't pass it by.
We also had to say goodbye to Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Ernie this week. Luckily, they just missed the volcanic ash airport shutdowns and were able to travel back to the US as scheduled. We will miss them! Here they are on their last day in Prague at a cafe.
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