Greetings from the village of Zdíkov! As of this morning, we are no longer in the big city, but stationed in southern Bohemia, adding 14 to the estimated population of 1600-1700. The forecast for the next few days is looking a bit wet, so we…
According to local legend, historic city fort Vyšehrad is the site of the settlement that would become Prague. We hiked up before dinner to take in yet another stellar steeple view. A few hours later, the sun would set over the Vltava, but at this extended…
This morning we hit the road for U Elektry for an experience that exemplifies our traveler vs. tourist maxim. As travelers, we try to curate encounters with our environment on its own terms, rather than imposing our own frameworks and standards onto a place whose…
by Ellie W. Today we went to the Kampa Museum, which is a contemporary art museum right on the Vltava River. The first exhibit was by the Czech artist Tomas Rajlich. His work was very simple. Although the art was plain, it was really beautiful. There…
by Madeline L. The history group ventured off to the National Technical Museum. The group focused on how the advancements in transportation and technology influenced Prague during the communist regime.
At the Jiřák Farmers Market, we separated into teams and the four essential food groups: bread & cheese, fruit, dessert, and miscellaneous. The Jiřák Farmers Market is a small but vibrant market that takes place every Saturday from 8 to 2 in our neighborhood of Žižkov….
…we’re glad we spent it with you. Today we hit the pavement hard. Writing students did some character stalking in the surreal petri dish that is our neighborhood mall, then headed to some green space to bring imagination to bear on our observations. Afternoon saw…
“I was in great difficulty,” begins Kafka’s short story “A Country Doctor.” “An urgent journey was facing me. A seriously ill man was waiting for me in a village ten miles distant.” Things get worse from there. The protagonist can’t find a horse. His patient…
This afternoon, the creative writing capsule trekked out to investigate the Dox Centre for Contemporary Art, a former factory turned exhibition space dedicated to using the arts to illumine social issues and critical thinking. Sounds real serious, but there’s also a giant fabricated zeppelin you…
by Sydney S. Our first day out of the city of Prague took us to the town of Kutná Hora which is known for a very curious church. Dating back to the 14th century, the Sedlec Ossuary inside the Cemetery Church of All Saints is…