Germany, Czech Republic and Austria

After our short stay in Berlin we were off to Prague. We made and afternoon stop on the way in Dresden to take in some sights.
and Heather bought a cuckoo clock
We arrived in Prague at dinner time. Our hotel was an old Nunnery up on the hill beside the monastery, so we got some impressive views on our way down.


That evening we got a bit of a tour of the city on a little tour cart thing and then got an evening cruise down the river.

The next day was touring prague on foot. Our tour guide led us from our hotel through the monastery down to the castle and St Vitus Cathedral
From there we walked all the way down through the old winding cobble stone streets, across the Charles Bridge to the town square where the astronomical clock is located.
Our guided tour ended here, so we went on our own to see the old jewish quarter and the jewish cemetery. The we walked all the way back up to the hotel (shopping and stopping for beers along the way).

We left very early the next morning (much too early especially since Heather went out with all the younger people the night before) and stopped in Cesky Krumlov for lunch and some photos


Then it was back to Vienna. That night we went to a restaurant and got a very good welcome from the staff
The restaurant was elaborately decorated inside with antiques (hanging from the ceilings even!)
Our final day in Vienna was spent visiting Schonbrunn Palace and it's gardens.
We also visited the local flea market and walked around the city one last time.

The next day was travel day - travel from Vienna to Frankfurt and then on to Vancouver.

We are home now! (and very tired)