Maria & Brett's HUGE Trip 06-07-08-09-?

ok, so the Socceroos lost in 'that' penalty against Italy; Adriatic summers aren't long enough (bliss!); and we found that you should never use the term "Eastern Bloc" when talking to a Czech (Central Europe, please).

The Obamas in Prague

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Obama visits Prague on a european tour. Lucky for us it was just around the corner at Prague Castle, so the early morning start wasn't entirely painful...

So for the total nutters (and for terrists who can't read!), please be aware that you cannot bring your pistols, knives, MEAT CLEAVERS or bombs to this event. Thank you for your understanding. We apologise for any inconvenience caused... Views[18] Felt like we were queueing up for Pearl Jam. At least we didn't camp out overnight! Views[19] Not sure if the local police were protecting us from Daybreak at Hradcanske Namesti, in front of Prague Castle Views[17] Founder of (then) Czechoslovakia, Tomas Masaryk, looking over the day's events. Obama even paid respect to Cz's founding father - referring to the large community of Czech diaspora living in Philadelphia / Chicago, and the way that the Czechs peacefully disarmed their occupiers and brought about a peaceful revolution. Smart guy. Views[18]
 
Mix of Czechs, Americans, Brits, Spaniards, Dutch, Romanian... you name it: Obama drew them out in their numbers. 20,000 of us. Views[19] When a scallywag climbed up a tree for a better look, this guy with the earpiece was the one who made him get down. No points for guessing what job he has... Views[18] Looking back from the square. Peace man... Views[12] Hanging out on a Sunday morning. Just like any other day. Views[15]
 
Faces in the crowd Views[13] What would a public gathering be without our friends at Greenpeace. Views[16] This is what we do in Prague on Sundays: all gather in the square and just hang out, working on our face tans. It's cool - you should try it. Contact your local YMCA for info. Views[15] This guy's not sure if he's Czech, or American, or both. Well, he probably is. There's a load of US-born Czechs who now live in Cz or come here to get in touch with their heritage. Or he's just trying out the new range of face zinc fashion colours that are doing the rounds. Views[15] What the?! Is this a rock concert, a sporting match, or.... are we here to listen to some politician make a speech? Weird who the earth turns these days, isn't it? Views[114]
 
Self titled :) Views[13] It really wasn't that cold. Though maybe up there they did need balaclavas... Views[15] R2D2's brother Views[19] The Obamas finally arrive after hours of waiting. Gotta say, it actually was worth it! Views[21] Spelling it out. Views[22]
 
Views[19] He spoke for about 25 minutes without notes - rousing wholehearted applause and cheers for every point he made. Even tears were shed. Views[25] Leader of the new world. When he talks, people listen. Views[29] Leaving church. Everyone was heading back to our place for a cuppa, which is just up the road from here. Views[32] Everyone 'reflecting' on what they just heard, haha Views[31]
 
Bingo! for the recyclers Views[37]     

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