Easter weekend in Prague was absolutely beautiful for more than one reason. The sun was out, the weather was warm, the sky was blue, and there was plenty of time for rest, reflection and fellowship with friends. After a difficult last 2 weeks or so, with lot's of unpleasant happenings (the horrible event in Binghamton, my wallet getting stolen, and my hot water heater breaking), I can honestly say God gave me a refreshed perspective. As one ponders the death and resurrection of Jesus, I guess that is bound to happen :) On Easter Sunday I enjoyed brunch after service with friends Sheila and Liz and Liz's parents. On Easter Monday -- when most Czech boys are out on the street, whipping girls with branches -- I took a leisurely walk to Prague Castle to see a photo exhibit on World War I. It was a very cool collection of digitally remastered photos from an unknown foot soldier. The pictures were from the Italian and Galician front. The photographer captured many ordinary and very human shots: burying the dead, celebrating Mass, Galician Jews, a mother picking lice out of her child's hair, ethnic Rusyn villages just to name a few. Afterwards I walked back through the castle gardens, down the steps, through Mala Strana, and eventually home. Oh, I stopped for a toilet break at McDonald's where I treated myself to a McFlurry. Yum.
A few sights from today's walk...
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