Mission to the Czech Republic

I apologize in advance for the sporadic nature of this update. I'm currently sitting on a big, comfy couch, eating Haagen-Dazs, and watching Batman Begins. Might not seem like much, but after so long in my flat, it's like a 5 star hotel. Some friends of mine have asked me to house sit for them while they are on holiday, and I get to spend the rest of the month in the adorable little town of Pruhonice, complete with a castle, a restaurant that specializes in crepes and mini-golf, and a giant golden retriever named Bode.

It's a nice little escape from the norm, I suppose. This place is pretty much the epitome of autumn right now, with the leaves changing and the air getting colder. The castle adds a nice touch on the horizon as well : )

Can't believe it's mid-October. Last year I remember feeling like I'd already been here an eternity by October. This time around I feel like it's going by too fast. The job is going well, and I'm starting to feel like I have a general idea of what I'm doing. I've met so many interesting, fun people here as well. We had eight different nationalities represented at our last church home group meeting...how amazing to hear stories of faith from Germany, Colombia, Iran, South Africa...

I've been trying to take advantage of all Prague has to offer, and thankfully I've met plenty of people who are up for the same. One of my friends dances at the Prague State Opera House, so I got to see her perform in Swan Lake last weekend. Recently, I got talked into singing kareoke for the first time and now I think I might be addicted to it! Salsa dancing, comedy clubs, bowling...haven't had this much fun since college! I'll try to add more pictures from Pruhonice in the next few weeks.