I had a really nice time on the class trip. We stayed at a camp site near the town of Sušice. It was beautiful! We were up in the mountains and the camp was on a river. It reminded me of family trips we used to take to Caddo Gap on the Caddo River in Arkansas. I had so many wonderful childhood memories that I hadn't thought of in years. We hiked up to a castle on Thursday and I mean up! The castle was on top of a small mountain. Needless to say, I was a wee bit sore the next day. But the view wasincrediblee. The castle was built by Charles IV in 1356 and is the highest situated castle in the Czech Republic. I think castles are a big part of my fascination with Europe. Call it the romantic in me, but I LOVE to see the castles, even the ones in ruins. There is something majestic about them. It still amazes me that things are so old here. The history is so rich.

Well....I'll be home in nine days! Where does the time go? I have a lot of washing and packing to do and some mental preparation as well. Please go easy on me when I get home. I'm afraid I'll get to Target and never leave. There will be too many choices! Ok see you soon!