When people asked how my vacation was the implication was that my holiday time is over now that I am back at school. I returned to Prague early in August so to have time to prepare my classroom for the upcoming school year and to fit in a little relax time before the year really begins. So as far as how my vacation was ... I believe it still is happening. Though I am at school almost everyday it still is a time to visit with friends and have a working vacation.
Since my summer vacation time really isn't over yet my adventure buddy and I decided to take a day to go on another adventure. Destination this time was a small village near Prague that has one of the true fairytale like castles. So we ventured out to Karlštjn and enjoyed a lovely day of exploring a castle. No photos are allowed to be taken in the interior of the castle so enjoy the exterior shots.
When I picture a castle this is what I imagine: Round towers, tall buildings and huge walls. Karlštjn did not disappoint!
The road to the castle is lined with many small shops. Bohemian Crystal is one thing Czech Republic is known for and it was fun to window shop as we wandered up the street.
Left: entrance into the castle Right: Bridge between the castle wings
I will be getting a little R&R this next week as I will have the Robinsons and the Renfrews come to help get my classroom in order. My parents and two friends will be spending two weeks in Prague helping us with all the last minute preparations to get the building ready for the first day of school on September 4th. When I was teaching in B.C. Mom always helped me with class set up and I have missed her helping hands. Excited to have them come and help.
I will post pictures of the progression of my classroom soon; I am waiting until it is all finished to show you the whole process.
