DAY TRIP TO KUTNA HORA

Yesterday I went on a day trip to the charming little town of Kutna Hora, about an hour train ride outside of Prague. The town isn't much to look at (like I hoped) once I stepped off the train. But just a few blocks from the train station is the Sedlec Ossuary (The Famous "Bone Church.") The Sedlec Ossuary is a small Roman Catholic Chapel. The Ossuary contains approximately 40,000-70,000 human skeletons which have been artistically arrange to form decorations, (even a chandelier) for the chapel. Four enormous mounds of bones occupy the corners of the chapel. The chandelier of bones contains at least one of every bone in the human body.

After I visited the Ossuary it was about a 45 minute walk into town from there. At times on the walk I doubted my talent as a human compass, but after the long walk in the hot sun I saw cobble stone; this is how I knew I was close. Once you hit the cobble stone the town presents itself to you, and you feel a big relief that you finally found it! Kutna Hora is a relatively small town, but in it's defense it's a great get away for a day. After searching around and looking at different menus, (I didn't want to just eat at the first place I saw) I found a cute little garden cafe called "Harmonia Cafe" here I enjoyed my lunch and read my book for a few chapters of time. After my lunch I explored the town and of course had to get ice cream! The town is very colorful, in pink, yellow, green and blue! I felt like I was walking through a story book, with my colorful ice cream to match. After exploring the lower town, I started to hike up the hill in search of Church of St. Barbara. Once I got to the Church, I started to hear thunder, and see lighting! Eventually it started to rain, which I actually really enjoyed; (except my camera lens didn't thoroughly enjoy it quite as much.) The view from the top is really exceptional; with lush green hills, vineyards, and a view of the town below! I enjoyed my short stay in Kutna Hora, and I recommend going after you feel like you need a short break from Prague.

Farewell Prague, Bonjour Paris!

Today is my conclusion of my travels through Prague. I have mixed feelings about Prague, due to it's all together beauty rolled in the grotesque nature of the people that visit this charming city. I am not referring to the Czech people, of course not! Most of the people of Prague have summer homes to escape to during this time when the city behaves like a European Vegas. It's the people that feel like they can behave however they feel because they are away from home that I am repulsed by. Once you start to ignore the men in "stag" parties shouting and pounding on the glass window of your cafe while you're enjoying a glass of wine with your company (in a beautiful 1920's Parisian Art Deco cafe) you start to enjoy your experience here in Prague. It's once you step outside of the Cafe into the dark night that you want to walk on the most lit up side of the street.

The best part about Prague? I ate like a Queen, for very little money too! The restaurants here really know how to present the food! Here are some of my recommendations for an exquisite dining experience in Prague:

The Kavarna Slavia Cafe`

Across the street from the National Theatre, perfectly situated on the river over looking the Charles Bridge leading the way to Prague Castle. A heavenly 1920's Parisian Art Deco cafe` with a sweet old piano man to greet you with a smile. If you are lucky enough to grab a table by the window, you will be rewarded with a splendid view of the river and the castle. The wine is superb, and during strawberry season be sure to try one of the many treats on their seasonal menu.

Bella Vista, Strahov Monastery

After a well worth it steaming hike up the hill towards the Monastery, we were able to eat our lunch (and cool down) looking over the entire city of Prague. It's a beautiful sight!

FISH

A quaint little restaurant in a courtyard on the side of the Vltava River. We shared the most amazing, juicy, herb seasoned Chicken Breast with fresh mozzarella cheese, and lemon. After the entree` be sure to split one of their desserts! The portions are perfect for 2-3 people and the dessert chef, I have to say is absolutely brilliant!

CAFE` LOUVRE

Photos posted down below, see for yourself and you'll understand why I recommend this incredible restaurant. This pretty Parisian restaurant was built in 1902 and was favored by Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka.

THE SECRET

If you're living life by the book, then you're not truly living "The Secret."

-In reference to this non-sensual craze over the book "The Secret."

(A theory thought of while brushing my teeth this morning.)

PHOTOSHOOT-PRAGUE

These photos were taken in my apartment in Prague, the light was so marvelous.

CAFE` LOUVRE-le petit déjeuner le plus exquis!

Národní 22

110 00 Praha 1, Praha, Czech Republic

+420 224 930 912

Hot Chocolate Louvre-like drinking melted fudge!

The Pancakes-mini cakes with raspberry sauce & powdered sugar

Bon Appetit!

ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL

(PRAGUE CASTLE)

PRAGUE, DAY 2

Today Callie and I saw a lot! We walked through Old Town, saw the Jewish quarter, and cemetery. We walked over the Charles Bridge, and had dinner at this really great restaurant called "Fish" on the bank of the river! We shared the most amazing dinner, and had an extremely delicious desert!! We were sitting outside on the patio, and it was pouring rain over us while we were sheltered from all the umbrellas! On the way back we found ourselves caught in the rain again, and jumped over puddles from cobble stone to cobble stone. We walked back with our umbrellas through the rain, and over the bridge again. There was a extraordinary collaboration of sounds! There were birds singing and the roaring sound of thunder, it was actually quite engaging! Later we went to this Cafe called Slavia Cafe`. It was directly across the street from the gorgeous National Theatre! Inside this cafe there was a nice old man playing the piano. We ordered wine, and strawberries. They had a whole menu of a variety of strawberry dishes. The place had a very Parisian Art Deco feel to it, and you could tell this was the place for the artists and actors to hang out.

R.I.P.

&

FARRAH

FAWCETT

PRAGUE DAY 1

Prague is really beautiful!! Today I was on my way to go to one of Prague's walking tours to get my bearings of the city, and I couldn't find my way there. So I heard these two girls speaking english, so I stopped to ask them how to get to Old Town Square. They were really friendly girls, so I started to walk and talk with them. I asked them where they're from, it turns out they're from Vancouver! We ended up hanging out for the whole day! We went up into this tower that has a stunning view of Prague. While we were up there it started to pour down rain and there was thunder and lightening all around us! I got some stunning shots of the Old Town Square right before it started to rain; you could see the threatening clouds rolling in. We went down to the open streets once it stopped raining, and we walked over to have lunch at this quaint little cafe. I had Czech's famous Pilsner beer, spinach soup and dumplings. Right next door there was this little shack that made the GREATEST doughy rolls that were rolled in sugar (kind of like a churro but better) IT WAS SO GOOD! After that we walked over towards Charles Bridge, and you can see the grand Castle from the bridge! We walked up the hill towards this bar that Katie heard has a beautiful view, it was called "Cowboys." We went to the rooftop, and it started to rain again! We sat on this patio that was sheltered from the rain. My friend Melissa (from Australia) and her friend met up with us there. From there we went out to dinner at this authentic Czech cuisine place. They served mainly meats & potatoes. I had a salad haha.

Callie comes to stay with me tomorrow through Sunday, so it will be nice to have a room mate in my big & quiet apartment! Maybe tomorrow Callie and I will hit up one of the free walking tours so we can get our bearings a little better. I heard from Katie & Kelsey that there is this world famous bar here! It has five stories, and on every floor they play a different kind of music (ex. top 40, disco, electronic, wedding party.) So I think tomorrow night we might go there, friday night should be fun!

Here's a few of my favorite photos from today:

THE DANCING HOUSE.

OLD TOWN, CLASSIC CARS.

UMBRELLAS.

RAIN DROPS.

OLD TOWN SQUARE

THREATENING CLOUDS

OLD TOWN, STORMY SKIES.

CHARLES BRIDGE LEADS THE WAY

INTERESTING ELEVATOR

THE STAIRWAY UP

THIS IS WHAT I LIKE TO CALL

THAMES RIVER DANCE

...drunk of course.

JUST LIVE YOUR LIFE

I'M JUST LIVIN' MY LIFE!

AYYYY AYYY AYYY!

CHECK OUT MY APARTMENT IN PRAGUE!

Big, bright, and open.

It has a high beam ceilings, and three big skylights!

THE KITCHEN

THE BATHROOM

THE LIVING ROOM

MY BED & GUEST BED

I LOVE THE LIGHT!!!

THE BEST SHOPPING!!!

WWW.TOPSHOP.COM

WWW.MISSSELFRIDGE.COM

TONIGHT, TONIGHT...

Tonight Angela and I went to this Pub on the side of the Thames river. We drank wine, and shared a cheese platter. We chatted about our lives, boyfriends, travel, and the difference between London and Paris. (She went to Paris before this.)

After our wine & cheese we were walking along the Thames River. As we were walking along there was this dance party/club on the sand underneath the Bridge. (Yes a night club/dance party underneath the bridge!) It was blast, we danced and the water came up and splashed our feet!

Last night I went to see a local band play in this tiny little pub. They were really really good! I posted a video of them down below.

Callie and I went to Notting Hill, and had dinner at this locals pub called The Prince Albert... I had fish and chips. We shared a table with the locals, and the bartender was all smiles.

I'm putting together a video of London, I don't think I'll be done with it, until I'm done with London.

Today I hung out at St. Pauls Cathedral. I sat on the grass, and video taped the dome as the clouds rolled by, and sketched a bit. Then I went to a local market, and bought a sandwich, cheese, and chocolate covered peanuts, and I ate lunch on the steps of St. Pauls, while the bells chimed for what seemed like 45 minutes. I also saw an organ recital play, it was so relaxing I fell a sleep for a minute.

Tomorrow I think I'm going to go to The Design Museum, it sounds like its perfect for me!

Instead of doing the typical tourist "London Eye", I found out about this place thats on Victoria Street on the 7th floor, with a brilliant view!

(P.S. I have a place to stay in Melbourne if I want)

LOCAL BAND FROM LONDON:

LAST NIGHT I WENT TO SEE A LOCAL BAND,

TEN CITY NATION.

I THINK THEY ARE BRILLIANT!

I MADE THIS VIDEO TO SHOW YOU GUYS WHAT I EXPERIENCED!

WATCH IT

LOVE IT.

I FUCKIN' LOVE LONDON

Oh what a WONDERFUL city!

It's always a treat to have acoustic musicians jamming in the tube stations.

And lovely young girls that announce their presence,

singing songs like "I wanna dance with somebody...

WITH SOMEBODY THAT LOVES ME!!"

While sporting their Chanel, Louie, and Gucci.

LONDON is like NEW YORK CITY, but with an accent.

i fucking love it.

MY FAVORITE PHOTOS THUS FAR:

These are not postcards! They are my photographs, thank you kindly!

NIGHT SHOT

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARDS

THE TUBE

HYDE PARK

I AM OBSESSED WITH THE TAXIS!

BUCKINGHAM PALACE

BIG BEN

THE THAMES RIVER AT NIGHT

PARLIAMENT AT NIGHT

LONDON EYE

I <3 OXFORD STREET

In LA in seems as though everyone is watching what everyone else is doing.

I love how people in London just go about their way.

Everyone has their own style, and no one bothers you.

I just Love London.

Places I visited today:

Hyde Park (Absolutely lovely)

Buckingham Palace (Saw the changing of the guards)

Harrods (Heaven for shoppers)

Oxford Street (Very Young & Hip atmosphere)

Tonight:

Meeting up with Callie for Dinner

Soho? Notting Hill? Camden?

I AM STANDING IN LONDON

I've arrived. I am in London!

Looking around everyone here has such an interesting face.

They're more elongated, and vertical than ours.

I've come to realize what a Melting Pot London is.

There's so many different cultures here.

Everyone has their own style, it's SO refreshing.

I've met two out of three of the girls that I'm rooming with.

Melissa is from Australia.

She is going to be in Prague at the same exact time as me.

Minny is from Columbia.

She studied in Spain for a couple months before this.

I can't wait to get out and explore some more!!

IN THE MIDST OF REINVENTION

SO, 

I decided I'm going to completely start over.

My portfolio is in the midst of some MAJOR revamping.

I don't feel like my work portrays what's inside of me anymore.

So simply, I'm starting over.

What a fabulous time to open up a new kingdom of ideas!

Oh Paris!

May the city of lights always fill my heart with passion, and intrigue. 

HONEST PEOPLE ARE SO MUCH MORE INTERESTING. 

MAYBE THAT'S WHY I'VE BEEN FEELING SO 

                                           BORED.

THINKING LIFE WILL BE BETTER IN THE FUTURE IS

STUPID!

I HAVE TO LIVE NOW.

 Life is such a facade. 

It is only a reflection of what's inside of you. 

When you change what's inside of you, you change your life. 

Life will come as a result of you developing you. 

You have to become who you really are, 

then everything else will fall into place.

Seek out that mental attribute which makes you

 feel most deeply and vitally alive.

 And when you find that inner voice which says,

"This is the real me," follow it.

I'M SICK OF PLAYING IT SAFE

All my life I have played it safe, 

and now I want to step out of the safe zone. 

I want to piss people off, and take chances.

I want to get rid of that same old hair style 

that I've had since 7th grade.

I want to take chances with my portfolio, 

get arrested, get weird.

I want to experiment, and get lost in London.

I just want to see what happens.

Just let go, and experience what comes.

I don't want to be safe & numb anymore.

I <3 PANDORA!

I am in LOVE with this new online music station called Pandora! 

How it works: 

you just type in one of your favorite bands, and it will find bands with the same type of sound. So if you're the type that loves finding new music, but hates doing the research, then Pandora is perfect for you! Pandora does the research, and even puts together a personalized radio station just for you! 

Plus it's FREE!