Last two days in Prague

During the last two days we worked in  more shopping and sightseeing. Jerry and Alex visited two Torture museums and a ghost and legends museum. Alex and I did the Royal Palace and St Vitas Cathedral tour. The Royal palace is the older original palace dating back centuries. It isn't decorated much but has information telling how it was used as a fortress. The cathedral, with its soaring ceiling, murals, stained glass, marble, and statues looks as intimidating as some of the castles. We also saw original suits of armor and the dungeon where prisoners were kept. Alex and I visited the Ice Pub Prague. It is made entirely of carved ice- the bar, the tables, a throne, a replica of the Charles bridge and the glasses are hollowed out ice cubes. They give you thermal parkas and gloves to wear and you are allowed to stay 30 min. in the 19 degree atmosphere. They also shine blue lights on the ice that makes it seem colder. Another unique Prague experience. In a few hours we catch the night train to Krakow, Poland and should be there by 7 AM. There we will be using zloty, the Polish currency. Not sure what wifi will be like there so may have to wait till Tuesday when at the airport to update this. Our trip has been wonderful but we are all looking forward to being home. No one will miss all the subway, train, and streetcar travel less than our mom!' "On a sad note, we have been following news from home and are saddened to hear of the awful tragedy in Colorado. Our prayers go out to the families of those affected by this senseless act of violence."