We all got up super early Sunday morning and took the train to Dresden. The train station at the border was under construction so it took FOREVER to finally get there. The scenery outside the train made it bearable.

This pic was taken moments before the rain stopped and we made our way to the Frauenkirche on the left. Our window of opportunity was much smaller than expected and we found ourselves running for our lives the last 100-yards. The place was packed as everyone went to the same point to escape the rain as well. We muscled our way in though by claiming Laurence was scheduled to be baptized. Works every time.

"Meine Damen und Mein Herren, please put your hands together for the one, the only..."

Panic strikes Nellie as she suddenly realizes the sermon isn't in English!!

After church and the down-pour we made our way past some of Dresden's upscale restaurants, near the fortress walls.

Enjoying a welcome break from the rain on top of Dresden's fortress wall. Melinda and Jerry are busy noshing on some of the city's finest sausages while Nellie and Laurence take in the beautiful scenery.

The "schloss" in the center of Grosser Garten.

"You see, Nellie, the secret to beautiful nails is..."

Ahh, Beer Garden life is the life for me. Jerry and Nell enjoying a pilsner, vitamin-schole, and a huge bowl of pommes frits (french fries).

Laurence "the tongue" King impressed everyone at the Beer Garden with her tasting skills.

Waiting in Konigstein for the train to take us to Bad Schandau.

April 2007

April is totally fabulous in Prague. Everything is in bloom and everyone is out and enjoying the longer, sunnier, warmer days. The parks are filled with locals, sitting on benches or blankets on the grass (watchout for dog poop and cigarette butts). We've been busy discovering new parks and attractions on the outskirts of Prague.

Here are a few of April's highlights:

* Tour of Vysehrad castle and park
* Exploring the Botanical Garden with our friends, Morgan and Petr
* Easter fun and photo shoot
* Train trip to Dresden, Germany

The month of April just flew by and we're all looking forward to what May brings. First, we'll celebrate Morgan and Petr's marriage with their family and friends in Slavonice, a small town in the green Czech country side a couple of hours South of Prague. Laurence will celebrate her first birthday on the 14th!!! No, her parents can't believe it either. And last but not least, Grandma and Grandpa will come for a two-week visit on the 18th. We're looking forward to showing them why we love Prague, and Europe, so much.

We would love to show each and every one of you, too. So please come for a visit.

Love,

Britt, Melinda and, the soon-to-be one-year-old, Laurence.

We kicked off the month of April by walking to nearby Vysehrad castle and park, built in the 10th century, that sits on a cliff above the Vlatava river. Not much of the castle remains but the church is still there and many of Prague's greatest artists and musicians are buried in it's cemetary. Vysehrad offers great views and is a wonderful alternative to the hustle and bustle of the downtown tourist area.

The park behind the Malostranska metro stop has a little something for everyone: water fountains, koi, sculptures, beautifully landscaped gardens, peacocks roaming the park, a wall of lava rock art, etc.