James and his class continued on their European visit, this day it was continuing in Prague.

There was plenty to keep the class busy as they visited multiple businesses, took tours of the business, and even worked some ledgers so the trip was not all sight seeing.

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River.

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it’s known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

James had a great time and some decent weather while playing a tourist in Prague.

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Today was a travel day so we will say one last thing about Wroclaw Poland.

Wrocław is a city on the Oder River in western Poland. It’s known for its Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain. Also on the square is the Gothic Old Town Hall, with its large astronomical clock. Nearby is the Panorama of Racławice, a painting depicting the 1794 battle for independence. The Centennial Hall auditorium, with its giant dome and tall spire, lies across the river.

This was a busy day for James as the class had to pack their bags, check out of the hotel, and take a train to Prague of the Czech Republic.

Along the way there was plenty of time for sight seeing. James saw a couple strange sights as well, such as the Duck Boutique and the Communism Museum, neither of which he entered.

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