Posted by Grace Murray Aug - 15 - 2013 Comments Off
The idea of running through Prague’s cobblestone streets sounded exciting, romantic even, with cafes and flower shops lining the streets. However when I walked out the door of the Residence Lundborg, I realized I had no idea where I was headed. I pulled out my map and attempted to read it for the seventeenth time; Read More …
Posted by Grace Murray Aug - 13 - 2013 Comments Off
After spending the weeks before I left for Prague reading historical texts and brushing up on Czech culture, I was surprised to find myself in awe of the statues and memorials that can be found around nearly every corner. From the Jan Hus Monument to the Memorial of the Victims to Communism, it is apparent Read More …
Posted by Grace Murray Aug - 7 - 2013 Comments Off
Climbing on the bus to leave for Kasarna Dedice, a military university in Vyškov, Czech Republic, was bittersweet. My classmates and I were disappointed to be leaving behind the colorful alleyways of Prague but were looking forward to new sites and experiences. The three-hour drive took us away from busy shops and tourist-filled restaurants to Read More …
Posted by Grace Murray Aug - 4 - 2013 Comments Off
While soaring over the Atlantic Ocean, I made a promise to myself to embrace as much of the Czech culture as possible to ensure that I leave the Czech Republic with as much understanding of the people as possible. So when it came time to touch the statue of St. John of Nepomuk for good Read More …