Yet Another

So many people I know have gone abroad or are currently abroad and failed at this whole blogging thing. They either forget or don't have time. I, on the other hand, blog like no one's business and probably bore you all to tears. Sorry. Once I actually have schoolwork, I may actually calm down... (emphasis on maybe). That being said, I have things to share so here goes.

I have become more accustomed and appreciative of Prague. Things I thus far have come to especially like about this city and the nation of which it is a part...

• The hundreds of puppies that are in this city- well taken care of by their owners despite lack of distinct breed. I even saw one that looked just like Lilly though with about a tenth of her enthusiasm. The dogs here are amazingly well behaved and calm... they don't even need leashes.
  
• The hundreds of statues and beautiful buildings everywhere.
• Efficient public transportation... always on time, always quick, and easy to figure out. Also available 24/7.
  
• The abundance of people who speak English at least partially. Otherwise, I am pretty sure I would still be unable to buy food or send mail.
• The little reminders of communism everywhere. It's like being in an alternate reality, almost. Not to say that communism is good or anything. It's just interesting. A different way of doing things that I'm glad I'm gaining exposure to.
• On that note, the different way Czech people think of history. If you ever doubted that we as Americans have learned a very Amerocentric version of history, just ask someone from Prague what went down between the years of 1900 and 2000. You will be hard pressed to find a single person who will say that they (a) were ever actually part of Germany (b) were freed by Soviets in WWII (c) had a single real Nazi among their ranks during WWII (d) ever thought it was a good idea to be Communist over the near 40 years they actually were or (e) split from Slovakia for anything to do with ethnicity (it was purely a matter of governmental styles is the official story here).
  
• The really inexpensive food. 6 dollars can buy you a full meal with beverage. Full meal meaning actual, non-fastfood. Also, no tipping. Maybe 25 cents if you're feeling generous.
  
• Did I mention the puppies? I really really like the puppies.