2:25 p.m.-CZ time
I woke up at 9:45 again this morning. Which is ok. I'm slowly adapting and feeling like myself again. Paula took me to the mall. We got some groceries from Tesco -- a mega-Kroger. I'm pretty sure they sold octopus in the meat section...and maybe cow liver? It looked like liver, and it was big. Of course, I can't read Czech, so I don't know for sure.
I did notice some American items: Skippy peanut butter, Tide, Orbit gum...etc. The alcohol section took up 1/4 of the store. Really.
I used an ATM and it worked! My first Czech Korunas. (I've learned that it's pronounced "crowns," and not "ka-roo-nas."...ha.)
We walked through an H&M store (yay!)...I attempted to do the math of the prices in my head. I'm getting the hang of it. I haven't bought anything yet; I'm just excited they have an H&M!
After window-shopping, we walked by a cafe'/bar of some sort. "Viva la vida" was playing. :)
For lunch, we ate at a little Italian place in the mall. They had some really good pizza. It doesn't beat Brick Oven, but it was pretty good. Drinks were in glass bottles...and the silverware was already on the table when you sat down. Even the knives!
We just talked to the airport. My second bag has arrived and should be delivered this evening around 6. Thank Heaven!
Due to the ridiculously low temperature, though, we won't be going to Old Town tonight. :( We're eating here at the house. Anna and her boyfriend are supposed to be here...I'm told it's going to be "lively." After wandering through the wine section for a good portion of our grocery trip, I can't imagine what I should be expecting...
I woke up at 9:45 again this morning. Which is ok. I'm slowly adapting and feeling like myself again. Paula took me to the mall. We got some groceries from Tesco -- a mega-Kroger. I'm pretty sure they sold octopus in the meat section...and maybe cow liver? It looked like liver, and it was big. Of course, I can't read Czech, so I don't know for sure.
I did notice some American items: Skippy peanut butter, Tide, Orbit gum...etc. The alcohol section took up 1/4 of the store. Really.
I used an ATM and it worked! My first Czech Korunas. (I've learned that it's pronounced "crowns," and not "ka-roo-nas."...ha.)
We walked through an H&M store (yay!)...I attempted to do the math of the prices in my head. I'm getting the hang of it. I haven't bought anything yet; I'm just excited they have an H&M!
After window-shopping, we walked by a cafe'/bar of some sort. "Viva la vida" was playing. :)
For lunch, we ate at a little Italian place in the mall. They had some really good pizza. It doesn't beat Brick Oven, but it was pretty good. Drinks were in glass bottles...and the silverware was already on the table when you sat down. Even the knives!
We just talked to the airport. My second bag has arrived and should be delivered this evening around 6. Thank Heaven!
Due to the ridiculously low temperature, though, we won't be going to Old Town tonight. :( We're eating here at the house. Anna and her boyfriend are supposed to be here...I'm told it's going to be "lively." After wandering through the wine section for a good portion of our grocery trip, I can't imagine what I should be expecting...
The dogs were delivered last night. These things are huge! Max is this 135 lb white monster. He's sweet...but I wouldn't cross him. I'll try to get a pic of him soon. I don't know the other one's name. It's a girl I think. A shaggy gray thing and not as big. They both stink. Apparently, the kennel that kept them while Paula was in the States didn't practice proper dog hygiene. Ugh.
The cats are good: Opi, Richard and Jimmy Buffet. They're fun...a little whiny, but fun.
School starts on Monday. I'm supposed to be thinking of a Romeo and Juliet themed bulletin board...
Still apartment hunting. Who knows how that's going to end up.
more later...
School starts on Monday. I'm supposed to be thinking of a Romeo and Juliet themed bulletin board...
Still apartment hunting. Who knows how that's going to end up.
more later...
Wow! What an adventure already! Take lots of good pictures, this would be an awesome scrapbook! My sister spent 5 weeks in Italy studying art last year as part of her masters program. I was shocked to hear your luggage was lost, hers was too! It took 3 days for her to get her luggage other than her carry-on. Glad to hear yours is on its way.
ReplyDeleteThe pizza looked good! I've subscribed to the blog, so I'll try to keep up with you. This is such an awesome opportunity- good luck at dinner tonight. I'll keep you in my prayers. :) Love ya!