Prague, what an amazing city, the capital of Bohemia -- each building is more beautiful and ornate than the next! How did they do it? Why did they do it? I see people rushing around working, shopping, relaxing, dining, caring for children and of course, the inevitable throngs of tourists, and we all look like modern day people simply dropped down into an old world setting. There is a modern side to Prague, but who wants to see it when there is so much history and...

After spending time in the smaller cities of Strasbourg and Stuttgart, we are finding Prague a bit overwhelming. It's as the guidebooks say, it's the city of spires and it's golden. Prague is a large and busy city. It very old, with many beautiful, beautiful buildings, all elaborate and some dating back to medieval times. It is an obvious holiday destination for Asians, Canadians and European travelers. The crowds are amazing. People!!! On our first night, crossi...

We made it to Stuttgart yesterday and have a good time so far. We've walked our butts off. Even I'm worn out, and I'm usually the last one to admit that!! Yesterday we had schnitzel in an outdoor cafe in Kiehl, Germany which is the town only a short bit across the Rhine from Strasbourg. It was delish, and served so hot you could see the hot oil still glistening on the crispy breading on the pork. Honestly, I'm hooked, but I'll probably not eat it again at home. ...

Arrived in Stuttgart via train about 11 am. Finding our way to the apartment or hotel is always an adventure. We usually book ones that are fairly nearby and sure enough the Mercure Hotel was only a 20-minute walk (they say) uphill, dragging luggage behind us! Great exercise, indeed. This was on top of the 3 mile walk/run we had already done around Strasbourg this morning just to get our blood flowing. Naturally, arriving at the hotel early in the morning means o...

Our last day in France, and oh, how we do love France! I'll call this last one the day of the tram. What a fabulous way to get around. Inexpensive, reliable, goes where you want to go, and the cost is affordable -- plus, the tram itself is up-to-date, CLEAN, and on time! What else could you ask for?? Can Atlanta do this??? I think not-- :-( We trammed 20 minutes to just over the Rhine, across the France/German border, and then caught Bus 21 to Kiehl -- a whole 1...