Dresden, Germany

The first of many traveling adventures!!

Our first European train ride that left just as the sun came.

We tried to stay awake to see the scenery, but the lulling of the train put us to sleep the whole way there.

When we woke, we were in GERMANY!

Immediately exiting the train, was a perfect view of the famous Frauenkirsche Church. The city was bombed and mostly destroyed during WWll, but this church was quickly rebuilt as an exact replica.

We toured through the Staatcliche Kunstsammlungen Museum

Then went for a long scenic walk.

Believe it or not, it was colder in Dresden than it has been in Prague! That is COLD! Let’s just say I have never been so happy or eager to consume a hot drink and a warm pastry!

As the sun began to set, the city was illuminated with a breathtaking coat of gold!

These were my three traveling buddies that kept me sane and smiling as we endured the bitter cold!

We found a rest and warmth in the Frauenkirsche Church

Our train ride back to Prague was interesting and entertaining, and felt like somewhat of a movie. We were so lucky to have sat by Dana, an amazing lady, who was born in Germany to a Czech actress and an American spy. She has lived all over the world and as we rode further into the night, we listened to countless stories that painted Dana’s life story. Her life has been full of excitement and adventure. She shared stories about family and travels, bus explosions, military escapades and frostbite, and for two and a half hours I felt like a little kid being captured by the magic of a bedtime story.

As I crawled into bed, exhausted from the long busy day, I felt content and relieved to be back in Prague. I finally feel like this is my new “home.”


FUN FACT: The note of an average car horn is F.