Happy 2008

Happy New Year!

Much love in 2008.

We took a 4 day trip to Poland, that we'll write about in the next entry, and returned to Prague to take in the new year. 2008 will be the year we'll remember taking it in through our ears. The Czech people are nuts about fireworks and our ears paid because of it. It was obviously legal to buy and light fireworks in the streets as we saw people selling them everywhere in the town centre. They weren't pansy either. Honestly, they were the loudest, most explosive ones we've ever been around. Coming out from the metro was like entering a war zone. Cops in riot gear, people yelling, running, laughing, and lighting off fireworks all over the place, even at our feet, which Cory absolutely hated! I read that Czech hospitals see a spike in patients during New Year's because of firework-related injuries! Now we know why! Yeah Fireworks!

New Year's on Charles' Bridge. Go on 2008! Prague Castle in the background on the hill lit up with fireworks as well as the bridge and other sites.

Czech version of "Raining Men", special appearance - Cory Lyons

It's probable this firework was set off by a ten year old kid, no kidding! Below that firework was the war zone we entered from the metro where hundreds of people were strategically positioned, lighting their fireworks at unassuming tourists like us. The area in the foreground was a protected area (no firearms, fireworks, or alcohol) for the concert and the only place Cor felt comfortable.

Her face says it all! The look of terror was on her face all night after running through the war zone. We made our way to Charles' Bridge for the countdown.

Cotton in the ears and Happy New Years - I'm a lucky guy and a poet!

Fireworks from the night of January 1st believe it or not. The firework show was even better this night because the Czech people celebrate their independence on this day! These pics were taken from Keely's amazing apartment on the hill. Thanks again Keely!

Love you all - COr and TIm