Colleen's blog from Prague

The past 3 days we spent in Prague were amazing. I’ve gotten to see some amazing and very historical things such as going to see the largest working castle in central Europe from the Charles Bridge. We also got an hour tour of the city and got to listen to all the history that is all around the city. On Sunday we went to mass at Our Lady Victorious where I heard Mass in Czech; also in the church is the Infant of Prague and all 10 of the outfits the statue gets changed into throughout the year. On Monday we got to tour the largest working castle in central Europe. This castle was like a little town, it was crazy.

The 3 P's "Pearse Posting Prague"

Prague is very different from all the other countries. it is hardest to find food. The day we got to Prague we got to go to the Hard Rock Café there nachos were great. We took an hour bus tour through the city it felt very long. Today we went to the castle it is the biggest castle I have ever seen in my life. The castle had many statues, but I liked this one best.
Now we are going back to Wien, aka Vienna.

From Prague to Wien

It is 6:52 p.m. (our time) while I write this on the way home from a great 3 days in Prague. When we entered the strange new city we realized one thing right off the back, old. We went to on an hour long bus tour/ride that gave us quick glances at the city in a general perspective. Later that day we went to mass that was in Czech at the Church of the Victorious. It housed the famous Infant of Prague (infant of Christ), a statue that gets special garments to be clothed in, which are changed about 10 times a year. We journeyed out to the Charles Bridge at night to see the Largest and Oldest castle in Central Europe lit up across the river. It was a spectacular site.

Berlin, "I Don't See a Wall"

Pearse posting his first blog:

My favorite part of Berlin was Eamon's birthday present. Seamus, Eamon, and I got to go to see the Blue Man Group. We also got tickets to go and see the World Track Championships. We have seen many different tourist areas like the Brandenburg gate and the Sony Center. The very best part was I got to pick Colleen up from the airport. "The end of that blog"

FIRST 24 HOURS

Written by Colleen on the train to Prague,

I have only been here for about 2 days and it has been a very interesting time for me. To start my 3 week adventure I first had to get onto the plane and for me that was a very hard thing to do. Finally when the plane got on the way to Berlin, Germany I was settled in watching movies and listening to music knowing that once I landed I would be welcomed by my family and not be missing home very much. We got to see the Sony center, the Brandenburg gate, and the Berlin Wall on my first day; and the second day we got onto a train to Prague. Now I cannot wait to see what other new things I will get to experience while on my adventure.

The Start of Month Two

Today is Eamon’s birthday. We started it just the way he likes...NOT!! We got up early…he hates the mornings. It’s nice to have a teenager on the move in Europe and now we have 2 with Colleen with us for 3 weeks, way cool. Off to the train station this AM. We are headed to Prague. Ann booked tickets and are we glad. The train was loaded with folks and we got “tossed” from a cabin as we weren’t in the right place. You know me, I’m not leaving this family car "for 6" unless you prove to me I am not in right spot, I don’t care in what language you yell at me. Ann is a fast study and we learned our “car” was further up the train. Colleen, she was literally “just along for the ride”. It’s 4.5 hours to Prague and we anticipate a great few days. We are fast approaching 1 month in Europe, unbelievable. We got the train thing down, load up, get moving, get situated, bring food, relax, love life thru the window of the train!! Carpe Diem.

My Birthday

Today is one of the best days of the year, MY BIRTHDAY!!!!! 2 days ago my dad gave me an early birthday present, front row tickets to see the Blue Man Group. These guys were hilarious and really creative. They had comedy skits, interactive points in the show, and really cool musical instruments. Now as most know, teenagers like to sleep, and I got to start my birthday by getting up BEFORE 7 AM to catch a late train. Are you kidding me?!? However, I now have someone my age to talk with, Colleen, so it’s not a total loss. We picked her up yesterday and got to show her around Berlin, and at this very moment we are on our way to Prague, a beautiful city we have heard, for a three day trip. Our train ride was mayhem, but you will hear more about that in the other blogs. Colleen seems to be enjoying herself thoroughly and she makes our day even better with her jokes (usually of me).