After spending the last several days being terrified by my Czech phrase book, I was put at ease shortly after my arrival in Prague by my taxicab driver, on the way to the conference hotel. I quickly found that, although the Czech language is difficult, the Czech people are not. They are warm, welcoming, and proud to share their culture with visitors. So, my thanks to my driver for helping me bridge the gap between my research and real-world practice by teaching me the local word of hello and goodbye—“Ahoj!”
The city of Prague is absolutely amazing. Over the centuries, writers far better than I have described it, so I’m hopeful that modern technology, a trusted companion, and a pair of Raybans can bridge the gap.
So you thought you knew Prague. Well, maybe not.
A short walk from the conference center is the square where the astronomical clock has chimed for hundreds of years. Tourists come from around the globe to savor the sounds.
So you thought you knew Prague. Well, maybe not.
A short walk from the conference center is the square where the astronomical clock has chimed for hundreds of years. Tourists come from around the globe to savor the sounds.
Tourism has brought food from around the globe to Prague. I look forward to sampling it—is that a research term?)—in coming days, but for now, I will go with the local fare.
Another site that draws people to Prague is the Charles Bridge.
The Charles Bridge is famous for the 30 statues that adorn it. I must admit, a couple of them were a little scary, but I observed and moved on.
One of the most popular foods in Prague is pizza.
The Czech Republic has its own version of Mickey Mouse.
So, now that I have taken you on the Disney (Mickey Mouse) tour of Prague, I am going to sign off on the drive-by and ask you to come back tomorrow when we will delve deeper and look behind the scenes of this historic city.
For Reflections on Nursing Leadership (RNL), published by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International.
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