We had a blast. Robyn, Charlotte, Rhonda and myself were in one car. We had 2 other cars go as well, but this was the core group that I traveled with. First stop was Seiffen Germany where the nutcrackers and pyramids originated. We stayed in a castle and had a lovely meal in their restaurant (the bottom 2 pictures). I guess after the wall fell in 1989, the Russians had to give back all the property they had confiscated from the local people. The deal was that if you could prove the property had belonged to you before the Russians gained control, then you could buy it back for one euro. The castle we stayed in was owned by 'royalty' and the guy who it rightly belonged to declined it b/c he didn't have the money to bring it back into glory. So it went for sale to the public. A dutch businessman who makes it his business to buy up 'cheap' castles bought this one. It is being turned into a luxury resort. It opened in October! We were among the first guests. It was fabulous in every respect.
The second stop was Dresden. We loved the Christmas markets. The hotel had an outside jacuzzi and we spent the late evening chatting and gabbing there. The picture I posted is inside a restaurant/brocante shop where Nicole and I actually had been before. She wanted me to see if a ring she found was still there. It had been for sale for 600euros and she wanted me to buy it! Well, too bad Colie. It wasn't there. Next time, maybe...
The last stop was Prague Czech Republic. Love that city! And at Christmas time it is more magical than you can imagine. Most beautiful outside Christmas tree I can remember seeing. Next to that Cinderella type building, well the picture kind of lets you know what I'm trying to convey. Lots of great shopping there as well, as my friends loaded up on crystal and glass.
We left Prague Saturday morning and made it back in time for me to make it to Stake meetings that started at 6:30pm. We had Elder Causee staying with us which was a real treat. The man was called into the quorum of the seventy at age 45 (he is 46 now) and it is a calling that lasts until they are 70 years old. What dedication! I am very impressed with him. Very personable. Our stake meetings today were really spiritually high.
Everybody have a happy St. Nick day???
3 comments:
Thanks for looking anyways. At least we know it was purchased and that person better love it! That restaurant is the coolest. Prague always looks beautiful - can we go next summer?
So fun!! I wish I could have gone. So cool that you got to stay in a castle. Isn't it funny that even though we talk all the time, I still needed to get the update on your trip from the blog!
Sounds so fun!
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