On to Saturday and exploring Prague Day 2. This morning we ventured to the Jewish quarter which again holds stories of man's inhumanity and turmoil as a of 120,000 Jews who lived in the area in 1939 only 10,000 survived. Today it continues to be a small but strong community.
This afternoon we joined Katarina who is a college professor and a friend of one of Don's patients. She was a wealth of knowledge and insights on the history of Prague as we peppered her with questions. We climbid a high plateau (on trolley) to the Prague Castle. Over the years nobles built palaces surrounding the castle to gain influence with the church and King. And what castle is complete with out a cathedral which was started in in 1344, stalled by wars, plagues and reforms... Finally finished in 1929. The stories we were told were stories of years of battles for control and power combining church and government. Most of our time was spent in this Cathedral of St Vitus which is an amazing story in itself. (Look up St Vitus) 
We were awed by Katerina's stories for 3 hours, journeyed back to our hotel and then out for another amazing meal. Good thing we join the biking group today as I believe I have a few sausages to lose.
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