6 Month Travel Diary

I won't lie and say that I wasn't intimidated about taking a six month journey around the world for the most part, all on my own. It was a trip that started with some pessimism and a lot of hesitation, but that all changed when I arrived at my first destination. Solo traveling has become something of the past. I was impressed to find so many female solo travelers along my route. It has truly inspired me to go places I never thought possible.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting the details of my travels. Stay tuned....

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Travel Diary: Kutna Hora

                        Even the sign at the train station is eerie!

                                  Finally at the Bone Church!

                     
                                           Entrance

                               Tombs surrounding the church

                                     First glimpse....

                            No Touching! Why would you anyway??

Cathedral of our Assumption of the Lady and St. John the Baptist (World UNESCO Heritage Site)

           I can't even count how many skeletons, bones, skulls....etc. I've seen today!

                                 There's a second floor....

                                        Back to Prague

                         Really??? At least learn how to spell!

                              Rebels crossing the train tracks! lol

Kutna Hora is a popular day trip from Prague as it only takes about an hour. We departed from Praha Masarykovo Nadirazi (smaller local train station near Republic Square). The train station is old and filled with locals that don't speak English, so you better know which train you're taking or else you will be running around to find someone to help you. We had that problem...Most trains to Kutna Hora h.l.n (closest train station to the Bone Church) require you to transfer at Kolin, which we had to do; hence the confusion in Prague. Kutna Mesto is the main station in Kutna, but it's quite far from the Bone Church, which is the only reason we decided to go. Once you get to Kutna Hora, the walk to the Bone Church or Kostnice Ossuary is only a 10 minute walk. We also went to the Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and St. John the Baptist (World UNESCO Heritage Site) since it was on our way back to the train station. Both sites are a great representation of Bohemian Gothic architecture. The Bone Church, I'm sure to most, was eerie and fascinating at the same time. I think it's definitely worth the trip if you have the time. 

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Christmas Markets

                                          Vienna

                                             Prague

                                 Kaiserpunsch from Vienna

                           Kurtos Kalacs (available in Prague and Budapest)

                                Streudels-they taste good cold!

                                  Beautiful glass ornaments

                                         Budapest

I can't think of anywhere else I rather be on Christmas, but roaming these beautiful markets. The tastes, sights, and sounds will have you head over heels. After six years of traveling for Christmas and my birthday, this is definitely on the top of my list. :)
Prague: Honey Wine and I enjoyed the Langos (fried dough topped with garlic, ketchup, and grated cheese) but you're gonna have some kickin garlic breath!
Vienna: Hands down best place to shop for ornaments. Best part is that the stands are color coordinated (I stuck with the snow white ornaments!) After strolling around numerous markets, the only market we were able to find Kaiserpunsch (best punsch!) was at the Rathausplatz market. Side Trip: The Salzburg Christmas market in the center of town had the best wurst and sauerkraut.
Budapest: Head to Vorosmarty Square. Kurtos Kalacs (cylinder shaped pastry coated in cinnamon sugar, vanilla, or walnuts) and the Streudels. The hot cherry beer was also a notable drink.

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Upcoming Trips

Can't wait to spend my birthday in Vienna this year. My last trip to Australia only covered New South Wales  (Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne). I'm heading back in March to Brisbane and the Reef! 

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