Wednesday Morning

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Sorry to have missed you last night - no internet connection.

We had a wonderful, though long day in "Praha" (Prague,) Czech Republic. We visited the castle and St. Vitus Cathedral within the walls of the castle. Here lies Good King Wenseslaus, St. John Nepomuk and several patron saints of the Czech and Bohemian peoples. Much of the castle, church, Old and New Towns have been restored throught the support of UNESCO. It is wonderful, colorful work that will be on-going for quite some time. LCC made a quick hike through the castle area and "Golden Lane" and across the Charles (walking) Bridge and got to the "Old Town" Square for the noon ringing of the Town Hall clock. The choir had a full concert at St. Nicholas church on the square with a very appreciative audience. This was the last concert for the graduated Senior girls and 8th grade boys. We then had some time to shop and sight see on our own. (Surprisingly many found the Hard Rock Cafe - Prague.) Our guides then took us to a monistery that has been turned into a restaurant complex. We had a great meal with traditional and pop music played on an accordian and drum set, sometimes with a soloist and dancers. LCC danced and sang as well. The view overlooking Prague from the monastery at sunset was a beautiful and fitting setting for one last impromptu song from LCC. (Video to be added later.)
The first wave is now at Heathrow waiting for our flight to Chicago. The last wave will follow about 4 hours later.