vacation

Evan is studying in Prague for the summer semester, and as a result, I have taken some vacation time to travel to Prague with her. I intended to learn a bit of czech before getting here, but that intent didn't quite catch up to the activity. I know enough to say excuse me, do you speak english, thank you and good bye. And so far, that actually has been enough. Not everyone speaks english, but the people who do are becoming more common.

Just before Christmas, Evan and I went on a trip to Big Bend National Park. This was our first camping trip together, and it was an awesome trip. We went with the intent to do some camping, hiking, photography and to see the stars. We did all of this. Originally we intended to stay for a 4 day, 3 night duration, but due to illness we ended up leaving a day early. This doesn't bother me at all, because we got to see so much and I know that we will be back. I now have an understanding of what is there, and I can better plan and prepare for the environment for when I return.