Prague was a little like Disneyland. We stayed right off the city center square behind Tyn Church, with hustlers and dealers trying to shake you down at every corner. The architecture was incredible, as was the architecture. Prague castle's got nothing on Edinbrugh, though the Charles bridge and Voldrstrom fortress were definite highlights. Kelli, we tried to hit up the Roxy but it was closed the two nights we stopped by. We did however hit up the akropolis which was awesome, the only place we wen to w/ actual czech kids hanging out. We also caught a playoff hockey game for three bucks, which was incredible; as was the 1.50 beer and bratwurst.

So on to Budapest in the morning, the furthest east of the trip. I expected there to be gypsies and scammers trying to fuck us over every step of the way, absolutely not the case, It's a beautiful cosmopolitan city, one that tourists have yet to infect. We went to the opera Saturday night and tried to do as much as we could during the day, hitting the pavement at 9am. Great city, very much alive and authentic, though the Hungarians made me feel a little uncomfortable. A few shot some ugly looks to a Jewish friend Im travelling with.

So on to Vienna, perhaps my favorite city so far. Every corner you turn there's a magnificent palace or city hall or musuem. It all gets a little depressing after a while though when you think of all the people who died of starvation whilst the Hapsburgs feasted on their golden services. The beers great though, as are the brats. The museums are numerous and impressive. If I knew German I would have liked to have studied here.

So Croatia Thursday. Dawn train to the capital, then renting a car to a national park for a little rest and rejuvination in nature, Might be a while til the next one.
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