The Cornwell's European Vacation

The Cornwell's European Vacation - Prague Day 1

Off we go via train from Vienna to Prague in the Czech Republic.

I was so excited to travel by train so that I could really see the countryside. It just feels different. It was about a four hour train ride and we enjoyed a lovely beer and the rowdy group of young men off on some adventure!

A better view of the train platform.

And a kiss from a handsome husband.

We got off the train and followed the herds - and the rowdy mates - down to the streets. We went from 90 and sunny in Vienna to rainy and cooler in Prague - but it didn't last long.

We tried to get a taxi to the hotel but it was a mess (long line and no taxi's coming) so we decided to just walk it, since it was only a mile or so. Plus, we got to walk right through the old town and it was beautiful.

Trying to capture the look but it was so much more in person.

We finally made it to our hotel, a little place called The Four Season's.

We had a couple hours before the first party so we made the most of it by grabbing a quick bite in a amazing restaurant across the street and then just started walking and taking it all in.

The Charles Bridge - we didn't walk across it this time but certainly came back.

Prague was the only city not hit by the Nazis so it still has all it's old world charm.

Then it was back to the hotel to get ready for the Welcome Reception.

We didn't take any photos but it was held at the Royal Gardens of Prague Castle and was absolutely gorgeous. The company did an amazing job (wish we took some pictures).

But we got some pictures of our "after party." We found an Ice Bar while we were out walking earlier so when we got back from the party we and one of Jason's sales guys and his wife (good friends of ours) headed to the bar. They put you in these big parkas and give you gloves but Kellie and I weren't thinking and showed up in sandals. Oops. They only let you stay in there for 10 minutes and that was a few too long for us.

Even the glasses were made of ice.

Cheers!

It was very fun and a great experience!

And when we got back to our hotel room the first of the nightly gifts arrived, local chocolate and a bottle of local wine.

We drank the wine but brought the chocolates home to share with everyone.

I love being spoiled.

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