Friday, September 28, 2007

Prague - Sept

Jeanne and I arrived in Prague on August 16th. John and Hilda Falk were still here so we were able to celebrate Connie's big 40th together - a little early buy still successful. Because of my limited computer abilities, these pictures may not be in order.



Jeanne's baby sister Jan and her husband Ken, came down for a visit during their European holiday. We had a wonderful short 3 days together. Enjoying a hot treat in downtown Old Times Square in Prague.

Ken and Jan treated us all to a wonderful Mexican dinner inCantinas in downtown Prague, just off of Charles Bridge.


We were able to use Al and Connie's van one day and travelled to The Terezin Ghetto which was an 18th C fortress which housed political tens of thousands of prisoners before they were transported off to other camps and put to death. We also visited the Small Fortress which housed thousands of prisoners.



Andrea's happy disposition inspite of her present hardships. Al and Connie have updated their blogspot on which you can read of her continual progress which has been great to date. Their blogspot is alandconnies.blogspot.com.

Kids were glad to have Nana and Papa arrive because they received many wonderful gifts from family and friends. These are complements of Milt and Martha. Thanks.

On Charles Bridged with Ken and Jan with the castle church in the background.
The Falks and Jeanne preparing Connie's birthday cake with some "special" raspberries.
Proud Nana and Papa!!

Welcome picnic and Riverside School where Al and Connie work and the kids attend school. Was a great event with lots and lots of ethnic foods.
The Falk family at Connie's birthday dinner. What a neat looking bunch of people that John and Hilda and Jeanne and Jake produced!!

On Golden Lane at the Prague Castle where all the artisans lived during the "active" time of the castle.

Can you tell who the guards are at the Prague Castle? I now which one I would like to have to guard me. I did get her, lucky me!!!!

Ken and Jan at the Prague Airport.



Connie getting breakfast in bed on her "real" birthday.


Andrea's neck treatment, three times a day.

Thanks for your letters. We enjoy hearing from all of you. Will be here in Prague until Oct 3 when we head out to Germany. Will be back again on Oct 15 when Andrea enters hospital for tests and then will begin her treatment and two weeks of "isolation" on the 18th.

1 comment:

herb and gail said...

hi jake and jean,
our first letter to you, written shortly after you left kelowna, didn't get sent because we didn't have the "account". but we have now figured it out so here is our belated "thinking of you"
thanks for the great blog where we could enjoy your pictures of family and travels. great to see where you have been. by the way, you look as young as ever in your annual comparison picture.
love herb and gail