Day 1 - Arrival in Prague


Hello from Prague!  While we’ve had a long day of travel, spirits remained high and our journey was rewarded with a beautiful evening arrival, allowing us to soak in the lights of Prague.  

Our trip to JFK airport was smooth, with Rev. Lank’s van enjoying a community viewing of Rio while the Ducharme/Mason van engaged in a marathon game of 20 questions.  Once we arrived at JFK, we split into two groups, with the majority of the group flying to Prague via Warsaw while Rev. Lank and Ben’s adventure took them through Helsinki and then on to Prague, allowing them to purchase some reindeer jerky for everyone to sample.  All of the flights were smooth and almost everyone was able to catch some sleep, while also reading, watching movies, or listening to music.  Both groups had a chance to stretch legs and get some food during the layover.


Our entire group rendezvoused in Prague, with both flights landing at nearly the exact same time.  Megan, our Atlas Program Leader, was waiting for us at the airport and was impressed by our high energy despite the miles logged in travel.  


Before dinner, we went for a walk through Prague’s Old Town soaking in gorgeous evening views of the Astronomical Clock and Prague Castle.  



Tonight’s dinner was at one of Prague’s classic restaurants and we enjoyed traditional Czech fare such as goulash, schnitzel, boiled beef neck soup, and sausages.  


We’re ready to dive into the history, architecture, and culture of Prague, though we’re also looking forward to showers and a good night’s sleep! 


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