Its been 7 weeks now and finally my computer is back in my hands!!! It works and I am so so so happy to use it. Really, life can become quite boring without one. Also, when you do not have a computer, it is difficult to create lesson plans for your students.

I suppose you are wondering what I did for the past two weeks? 

Well....I went to the Pilsner Fest (its like the Ocktoberfest, but in Pilsn), I had another meeting for my English Club and finally went to a horse race. 

I would like to point out that the Czech Republic is a "Beer Nation" and the most famous beer is Pilner Urquell. It is served cold and typically has foam. At the Pilsner Fest, I learned that foam is an important part of beer, because it indicates how "fresh" it is (also the more foam, the better).

The Pilsner Fest was really interesting, because I also saw a Bar Tending competition. There were actually judges judging how well bar tenders could pour the perfect glass of beer. It was very funny! Here are some photos from that weekend:

The first and last photo are from the Pilsner Fest and the middle one is of me tasting some Czech Cheese Cake (not the same as American Cheese Cake, but still pretty good!).

Another thing I have learned since being here is that the Czech like racing. They like racing cars, they like racing horses, they like running in races.....well I think you get the point. If its a race, then you should expect it to happen in the Czech Republic. 

So this weekend, I went to Paradubice for a horse race.

 

 Above are some pictures from it. The first one is of the crowd (and a funny building that might be falling apart) and the second are of the horse before the race. Sadly, I lost all of my bets, but it was fun watching!

LOOK, it's a picture from my Balcony (be jealous!!!!) :) The view is rather breath taking!

 Good Bye for now!