Began the morning visiting the Prague Castle( pictured). The spires behind are from St Vitus Cathedral, the third largest church in Europe. We were each given ear phones and could hear everything our guide said even if we wandered away from the group. What a joy not to have to stay in one spot to try to hear! We will have them throughout the trip !! A very serious, non smiling guard is stationed on either side of the entrance. We were there to see them change on...

After a short nap we went to a recommended restaurant for supper and found it filled with smokers, so walked on down the street and found, since we were early hardly anyone there, so had a delicious smoke free meal, sitting near the open door just in case. Came back to the room to find a bottle of champaign and chocolate covered strawberries! Went for a swim in the hotel pool and came back and found towels folded like swans surrounded by rose petals and a spec...

This is my 3 attempt - safe arrival. Prague Hilton upgrade is fabulous with complimentary food - thanks, Cathy!!! Frankfort airport still has glass Camel Smoking area - like having a peeing section in a swimming pool - when The door opens the smoke pours out! Got to see "Best. Exotic Marigold Hotel". Want to catch it on a big screen soon. Tired, but happy to have flown in this big bird neath the full moon safely across the Atlantic. Tomorrow a tour of one ...