Prague

Today the sun returned as we disembarked the Amalegro and headed back to the city to have a historical tour of the section of Nurnberg dealing with the Nazi era. Saw the Zepplin arena and marching fields Hitler built for his rallies as well the courthouse where the Nurnberg trials took place. One last brief stop at the Christmas Market and then on to Prague.

Again we were driving through snow-covered countryside. Very memorable 1st meal in the Czech Republic -- McDonald's on the Autobahn! Actually, it was the fastest way to get a meal so that we would get to Prague sooner.

The Czech Republic is my 7snd country and one I've been anxious to see. As we drove through the old part of the city to our hotel, The President Hotel Prague, I could easily see why visitors rave about its beauty. The architecture of the buildings was just incredible. We all gathered for a walk though the Old Town to the City Square which had the most gorgeous Christmas tree I've ever seen. It was a tall fir decorated with thousands of tiny blue lights and white lights that looked like stars shooting from top to bottom. My words do not do it justice -- you had to be there to appreciate the beauty.

Tomorrow we will have a tour of Prague in the morning and then be free all afternoon to explore the sites and the wonderful Bohemian crystal shops. Everyone's suitcases are bulging and several people have bought extra ones. Our final evening in Prague will be a special dinner at a local Czech restaurant and then it's off to the airport early Tuesday morning.

We've had a wonderful time, made new friends, eaten way too much, consumed a lot of Gluhwein, raised the local economies and experienced Christmas in the beautiful settings that gave birth to our traditions.

Merry Christmas!

Linda