I can’t describe how excited
and impatient I felt when I suddenly realized that after one week we would
already be in Prague. Like you hadn’t seen your teenage crush in ages. It has
been almost ten years since the last time we met. Honestly, I almost lost my
appetite and if you knew me like my friends do, you’d be sure it’s something
serious.
In the airplane the
excitement just grew and I can assure you, I wasn’t the only one. It was easy
to read it from everyone’s faces. Because of a very lucky chance, the captain
of the plane invited me to the cockpit. Not sure which was more thrilling: to
follow the pilots at work or to be able to see how we were approaching my
sweetheart. A pretty cool start for our adventure, I must say.
From the very first
beginning, she showed us only her good sides: interesting, fascinating, kind
and intellectual. And oh boy, she sure is gorgeous! When I saw all the familiar
streets, squares and buildings, I felt like I was back home again. Even her
scent was exactly the same, just like I remembered. Strange but true, I have
never experienced such feeling anywhere else no matter where I have roamed.
This is where I belong.
The hospitality of Prague
astounded me again. Even if there is this massive language barrier, the locals
are always smiling and willing to help. Body language and good old pen &
paper –combo are a great way to communicate without a common language. After
you’ve learnt some basic phrases like thank you, please and hello, you’ll be
just fine!
At the end it’s hard to say
where the very beauty of Prague lives. Is it in the breathtaking architecture?
Can you find it from their amazing culture? Maybe from lively pubs and
beautiful cafes? Or does it simply dwell in the hearts of the inhabitants?
I once heard someone say: ”God
is well, He’s feeling fine and He lives in Prague.” I agree.
See you soon, my love. I will
miss you.
Juri Pietiläinen
No comments:
Post a Comment