September 12 - from Karlovy Vary CZ to Prague CZ

After breakfast, we all went to Karlovy Vary town to enjoy the famous spa walk that covers several famous spring water heads. Karlovy Vary was discovered by Charles IV and quickly became a famous spa town. Since the 14th century, it has been known for its curative hot springs, and has been visited by Europe's famous, infamous, and not-so-famous citizens. Karlovy Vary maintains its reputation as a place of healing waters, of which any visitor can partake.  In Karlovy Vary, even the walking tours are considered therapeutic. Much of what you will see is spa-centered, but you can also see the original discovery site of Karlovy Vary's hot springs, churches, and a regional museum.

Li encouraged everyone to taste the spring water from different heads and experience the various taste from different springheads.  It supposedly contains a lot of minerals and it is good for one’s health. However the taste is like drinking water from a rusted metal cup.   Some of us bought the special container for carrying the spring water and as a souvenir.

It was a wonderful day for strolling along in this peaceful resort town with beautiful buildings, gardens and hot spring creeks.  It also has a casino that is one of the casinos built under Communist control.      After that we have some free time for shopping souvenirs and having lunch.

After lunch, we got on bus again heading to Prague(布拉格).   We had a new bus and a new driver.  It was a treat to all ladies that we got a young and handsome driver.  It makes the long bus ride easier.  

After we arrived Prague, we visited the Wenceslas Square. Wenceslas Square (瓦茨拉夫廣場) is one of the main city squares and the centre of the business and cultural communities in the New Town of Prague, Czech Republic. Many historical events occurred there, and it is a traditional setting for demonstrations, celebrations, and other public gatherings. The square is named after Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of Bohemia. The two obvious landmarks of Wenceslas Square are at the southeast, uphill end: the 1885-1891 National Museum Building, designed by Czech architect Josef Schulz, and the statue of Wenceslas.  We spend some time walking from the southeast end (next to the statue of Wenceslas) toward northwest end and then back. We saw many historical significant buildings along the way.

We had Chinese dinner at Cinska Restaurace Tai Wan (台灣飯店) and then we went to see the Image Show.  We stayed at Holiday Inn Congress Centre.