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The inside courtyard of our hotel. My family has good taste.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:47:13 MST

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The inside courtyard of our hotel. My family has good taste. - DSCN1893.jpg

The view from my hotel room that I shared with Katka. The church, Tyn Church, overlooks Old Town Square.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:47:12 MST

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The view from my hotel room that I shared with Katka. The church, Tyn Church, overlooks Old Town Square. - DSCN1892.jpg

I loved the light fixture in the room. This is a typical piece of Czech glass work.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:47:10 MST

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I loved the light fixture in the room. This is a typical piece of Czech glass work. - DSCN1890.jpg

Tyn Church and the Christmas market.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:47:09 MST

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Tyn Church and the Christmas market. - DSCN1885.jpg

The clock, doing its 30 second show.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:35:38 MST

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The clock, doing its 30 second show. - DSCN1883.jpg

Too many people at the market!!!!

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:35:37 MST

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Too many people at the market!!!! - DSCN1882.jpg

St. Nikolas church, all lit up.

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:35:36 MST

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St. Nikolas church, all lit up. - DSCN1881.jpg

My camera is not good for night pictures!!!

b_dixon06-07 — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:35:35 MST

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My camera is not good for night pictures!!! - DSCN1880.jpg

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The Vodaphone ice-skating rink. I enjoyed seeing it, but declined a chance to skate. I don\'t do well on ice.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:24:03 MST

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The Vodaphone ice-skating rink. I enjoyed seeing it, but declined a chance to skate. I don\'t do well on ice. - DSCN1823.jpg

The tree had small blue lights, and larger flashing white ones.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:24:02 MST

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The tree had small blue lights, and larger flashing white ones. - DSCN1822.jpg

It was cold, so the free blankets were great. I\'m sitting next to a Czech girl who spent a year in Brazil.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:24:01 MST

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It was cold, so the free blankets were great. I\'m sitting next to a Czech girl who spent a year in Brazil. - DSCN1821.jpg

The view of the Christmas tree from the cafe I stopped at with some people.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:24:00 MST

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The view of the Christmas tree from the cafe I stopped at with some people. - DSCN1820.jpg

Old Town Square at night. Perfect.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:23:59 MST

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Old Town Square at night. Perfect. - DSCN1817.jpg

\'The Golden Lane\'. A small road filled with shops for short people. I had to watch my head.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:16:34 MST

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\'The Golden Lane\'. A small road filled with shops for short people. I had to watch my head. - DSCN1816.jpg

Kafka grew up in Prague, and went on to be a famous writer.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:16:33 MST

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Kafka grew up in Prague, and went on to be a famous writer. - DSCN1815.jpg

Rosy cheeks from the cold. Ellen and I still didn\'t let it get us down.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:16:32 MST

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Rosy cheeks from the cold. Ellen and I still didn\'t let it get us down. - DSCN1814.jpg

I don\'t know. It looked cool.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:16:31 MST

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I don\'t know. It looked cool. - DSCN1813.jpg

The backside of the cathedral.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:16:30 MST

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The backside of the cathedral. - DSCN1812.jpg

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b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:10:02 MST

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A straw nativity scene. Straw is a common decoration material, skillfully woven.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:10:01 MST

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A straw nativity scene. Straw is a common decoration material, skillfully woven. - DSCN1810.jpg

I was here!!

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:10:00 MST

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I was here!! - DSCN1809.jpg

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b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:09:59 MST

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A single piece of granite, pulled out of Southern Bohemia somewhere.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:09:58 MST

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A single piece of granite, pulled out of Southern Bohemia somewhere. - DSCN1807.jpg

I liked the detail above the large doors.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:03:01 MST

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I liked the detail above the large doors. - DSCN1806.jpg

Small flying buttresses on the left side.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:03:00 MST

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Small flying buttresses on the left side. - DSCN1805.jpg

Another building next to the cathedral.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:02:59 MST

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Another building next to the cathedral. - DSCN1804.jpg

Gold decorations and a clock, typical.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:02:58 MST

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Gold decorations and a clock, typical. - DSCN1803.jpg

Blurry, but beautiful.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 07:02:57 MST

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Blurry, but beautiful. - DSCN1800.jpg

I know its blurry, but do you get the idea?

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:55:56 MST

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I know its blurry, but do you get the idea? - DSCN1795.jpg

Darn that no flash rule!! Can you still see the stain glass at the end?

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:55:55 MST

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Darn that no flash rule!! Can you still see the stain glass at the end? - DSCN1792.jpg

The Cathedral

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:55:54 MST

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The Cathedral - DSCN1791.jpg

The Cathedral

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:55:53 MST

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The Cathedral - DSCN1790.jpg

How many architectural styles can you fit into one castle complex?

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:55:52 MST

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How many architectural styles can you fit into one castle complex? - DSCN1789.jpg

The group, going through the gate after guard pictures. Only one guy caused the guard to slam his gun.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:49:46 MST

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The group, going through the gate after guard pictures. Only one guy caused the guard to slam his gun. - DSCN1788.jpg

Smile!! If you get any closer than this, the guy slams his gun on the ground. If your foot is in the way, too bad

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:49:44 MST

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Smile!! If you get any closer than this, the guy slams his gun on the ground. If your foot is in the way, too bad - DSCN1786.jpg

What a cold and boring job. Standing still and having people take your picture all day.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:49:43 MST

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What a cold and boring job. Standing still and having people take your picture all day. - DSCN1785.jpg

The front gates.

b_dixon06-07 — Wed, 6 Dec 2006 06:49:42 MST

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The front gates. - DSCN1784.jpg

Another official-looking building.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:30:57 MST

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Another official-looking building. - DSCN1783.jpg

The front of the castle.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:26:15 MST

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The front of the castle. - DSCN1782.jpg

The two towers in the middle are in the main old square.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:26:13 MST

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The two towers in the middle are in the main old square. - DSCN1780.jpg

Looking back across Old Town. The weather was like this all day, and it was REALLY cold.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:26:12 MST

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Looking back across Old Town. The weather was like this all day, and it was REALLY cold. - DSCN1779.jpg

The ceiling. Never forget to look up.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 13:26:11 MST

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The ceiling. Never forget to look up. - DSCN1778.jpg

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b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:55:22 MST

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The organ. The lighting is off because I couldn\'t use flash.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:55:21 MST

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The organ. The lighting is off because I couldn\'t use flash. - DSCN1776.jpg

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b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:55:20 MST

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Lots of gold and marble.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:55:19 MST

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Lots of gold and marble. - DSCN1774.jpg

Everyone hanging out in front of a church that we toured.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:48:44 MST

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Everyone hanging out in front of a church that we toured. - DSCN1770.jpg

Probably the best, but we dont know.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:48:43 MST

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Probably the best, but we dont know. - DSCN1769.jpg

There are also lots of clocks in Prague.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:48:42 MST

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There are also lots of clocks in Prague. - DSCN1768.jpg

It is good luck to touch the base of this staute, which has shown some wear. I made a wish, like the rest of the group. Hopefully it comes true.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:48:41 MST

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It is good luck to touch the base of this staute, which has shown some wear. I made a wish, like the rest of the group. Hopefully it comes true. - DSCN1767.jpg

This way to the castle!

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:48:40 MST

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This way to the castle! - DSCN1766.jpg

People, People, People.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:40:57 MST

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People, People, People. - DSCN1765.jpg

Charles Bridge is known for its statues, artists, and tourists.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:40:56 MST

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Charles Bridge is known for its statues, artists, and tourists. - DSCN1764.jpg

Charles the 4th

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:40:55 MST

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Charles the 4th - DSCN1763.jpg

The entrance to Charles Bridge.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 12:40:54 MST

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The entrance to Charles Bridge. - DSCN1762.jpg

Statues

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:53:28 MST

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Statues - DSCN1760.jpg

The end of Charles Bridge. Again, too many people

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:53:27 MST

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The end of Charles Bridge. Again, too many people - DSCN1759.jpg

Pretty, aint it?

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:53:26 MST

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Pretty, aint it? - DSCN1758.jpg

St. Wenceslav in Czech is Sv. Vlaclav.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:53:25 MST

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St. Wenceslav in Czech is Sv. Vlaclav. - DSCN1757.jpg

Me and Molly, being tourists

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 11:53:24 MST

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Me and Molly, being tourists - DSCN1756.jpg

I was here!!

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:59:46 MST

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I was here!! - DSCN1755.jpg

Tourists in front of the statue of St. Wenceslav.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:59:45 MST

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Tourists in front of the statue of St. Wenceslav. - DSCN1754.jpg

The rest of the winning group! The first glimpse of how cold it was...

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:59:44 MST

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The rest of the winning group! The first glimpse of how cold it was... - DSCN1753.jpg

The National Museum

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:59:42 MST

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The National Museum - DSCN1751.jpg

I don\'t know which builing this is, but I love the artwork!

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:52:21 MST

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I don\'t know which builing this is, but I love the artwork! - DSCN1750.jpg

Wenceslav Square

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:52:20 MST

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Wenceslav Square - DSCN1749.jpg

The Czechs love color on their buildings.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:52:19 MST

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The Czechs love color on their buildings. - DSCN1748.jpg

Here you go, Mom and Dad. This is the hotel where you will be staying!!

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:52:18 MST

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Here you go, Mom and Dad. This is the hotel where you will be staying!! - DSCN1747.jpg

This is why the average exchange student gains weight....

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:52:17 MST

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This is why the average exchange student gains weight.... - DSCN1746.jpg

Cake

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:44:20 MST

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Cake - DSCN1745.jpg

Cake

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Cake - DSCN1744.jpg

Cake

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Cake - DSCN1743.jpg

The stain glass is pretty too...

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:44:17 MST

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The stain glass is pretty too... - DSCN1742.jpg

Yes, this is Czech humor. It is exactly the same statue as in Wenceslav sqaure, but with one minor change.

b_dixon06-07 — Tue, 5 Dec 2006 07:44:16 MST

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Yes, this is Czech humor. It is exactly the same statue as in Wenceslav sqaure, but with one minor change. - DSCN1741.jpg

The beer no longer flows from here, only in the bar upstairs.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:28:01 MST

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The beer no longer flows from here, only in the bar upstairs. - DSCN1740.jpg

The sign...

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:28:00 MST

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The sign... - DSCN1739.jpg

The display...

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:27:59 MST

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The display... - DSCN1738.jpg

The bar where Pilsner was first tapped in Prague. A favorite with the locals.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:27:58 MST

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The bar where Pilsner was first tapped in Prague. A favorite with the locals. - DSCN1737.jpg

What\'s so special about this year?? Beer.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:27:57 MST

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What\'s so special about this year?? Beer. - DSCN1736.jpg

A typical Christmas tree, with straw decorations.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:21:24 MST

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A typical Christmas tree, with straw decorations. - DSCN1735.jpg

The hanging man

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:21:22 MST

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The hanging man - DSCN1733.jpg

The entrance to the beer house \"The Golden Tiger\". It was closed, so we just looked in the windows.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:21:21 MST

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The entrance to the beer house \"The Golden Tiger\". It was closed, so we just looked in the windows. - DSCN1732.jpg

A famous beer house where Vaclav Havel and Bill Clinton drank together.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:21:20 MST

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A famous beer house where Vaclav Havel and Bill Clinton drank together. - DSCN1731.jpg

Prague is famous for the black light theatre. I haven\'t seen a show yet, but it is on my list of things to do.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:14:11 MST

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Prague is famous for the black light theatre. I haven\'t seen a show yet, but it is on my list of things to do. - DSCN1730.jpg

This kind of decoration is typical here. Even buildings in small villiages may have this kind of artwork.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:14:09 MST

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This kind of decoration is typical here. Even buildings in small villiages may have this kind of artwork. - DSCN1729.jpg

Look at all the people. If you visit the Czech Republic, get away from the crowds and explore outside of Prague too!

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:14:08 MST

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Look at all the people. If you visit the Czech Republic, get away from the crowds and explore outside of Prague too! - DSCN1728.jpg

The information center in the town hall where we got all the answers to our scavenger hunt

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:14:07 MST

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The information center in the town hall where we got all the answers to our scavenger hunt - DSCN1727.jpg

We were a few minutes late to see the show, but figures come out of the wall on every hour.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 14:14:06 MST

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We were a few minutes late to see the show, but figures come out of the wall on every hour. - DSCN1726.jpg

\'The clock\'

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:55:15 MST

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\'The clock\' - DSCN1725.jpg

The Astronomical clock

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:55:14 MST

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The Astronomical clock - DSCN1724.jpg

A close up of the town hall decoration

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:55:12 MST

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A close up of the town hall decoration - DSCN1722.jpg

You can see these towers almost anywhere in the city, it seems

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:55:11 MST

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You can see these towers almost anywhere in the city, it seems - DSCN1721.jpg

Yes, it is pink....

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:49:08 MST

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Yes, it is pink.... - DSCN1720.jpg

St. Nicholas Church and the market stalls

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:49:07 MST

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St. Nicholas Church and the market stalls - DSCN1719.jpg

Town Hall

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Town Hall - DSCN1718.jpg

The markets, when they aren\'t crowded

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:49:05 MST

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The markets, when they aren\'t crowded - DSCN1717.jpg

St. Nicholas Church and the Christmas market. People are roasting Chestnuts where the smoke is.

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:49:04 MST

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St. Nicholas Church and the Christmas market. People are roasting Chestnuts where the smoke is. - DSCN1716.jpg

The old Town Hall

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:43:04 MST

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The old Town Hall - DSCN1715.jpg

The Lion is the Czech symbol. It has two tails and four toes, as I learned in history class

b_dixon06-07 — Mon, 4 Dec 2006 13:43:03 MST

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The Lion is the Czech symbol. It has two tails and four toes, as I learned in history class - DSCN1714.jpg