Dobry Den

I'm finally able to post something!!!! Posting can be a little hard when everything on the site is Czech... Deanne and I finally were able to change the language on blogger (only after 3 days.)

To Start: Prague is BEAUTIFUL!!! I could not be more happy with my decision to study here.  That being said, as of now I have zero pictures of my beautiful new home.  With single digit temperatures, (yes, I walked 30 minutes in 1 degree weather to go see the Super Bowl) the only major sites I've seen have been through tram windows or during my commute to school.  Luckily the Charles Bridge is right by my school so I see the beautiful landmark every day.  

My apartment is amazing and Deanne and I get to share a room.  I originally thought the location was one of the worst, but after being here I've realized the location is prime! Also, we have two other apartments in the building with students from the program so we've been able to meet lots of people in the short time since we've arrived.

The Czech time frame is much different than that of the American's.  Pretty much people here sleep all day and stay out until 5 in the morning.  With jet lag and the excitement of a new home my body has NO idea when to be awake or sleepy, but I'm thinking classes will quickly change this.

So far, I have many new favorites in Prague.  They include:

Fried Cheese: a street food sold 24 hrs a day.  Think grilled cheese, just fried and on a hamburger bun.  It should be illegal.

Tesco: Prague's version of Target only 25 times better.  It sells unreal food, clothes so cheap and fabulous I never want to leave (think H&M)  and high-end makeup.  Not to mention all of your everyday necessities.  I used to think Target was a dangerous store to walk into...

Pilsner:  I've never been a beer drinker, but this stuff is delish! Not to mention you get it in pints for practically less than $2 and it's stronger than what you get in the states a.k.a win-win.

The Czech Crown: THIS IS THE BEST CURRENCY! I get nervous when I hand over 500 crowns until I realize that it's only about 27 US dollars.  The amount that $200 can get you here is ridiculous. Also, no one expects tips and grocery shopping is fun because you're always waaaay lower than you expect.

Dobry Den:  The only thing I can come remotely close to saying correctly in Czech.  Any time someone talks to me I just say the "good day" phrase and smile.  Hasn't failed me yet!

I'm thinking I'll leave you guys with fun/interesting facts as I find out new things every day.
So, fun fact #1: Stores charge you for bags here so you always need to bring your own or else buy reusable ones to avoid the charge.  I like this idea! I think we need this in the States!!

If you have a smart phone and haven't done so already, please download Whatsapp!!  I love talking to people from home and this app makes it so easy.  I'll try to get some photos taken before my next post, but until then... Dobry den!! ;) haha