June 13, 2009 – 4:29pm
On the train from Amsterdam to Berlin I was approached by a couple of German police who were going through the train cabins to check passports. I gave them my passport then I was asked by one of them, “Are you bringing anything illegal from Amsterdam?” “No”, I said. He then says “ANY DRUGS?” LOL. “Of course not”, I said. He then asks me if he can check my bags to make sure. While one of them is checking my bags the other one is on the phone calling in my passport to verify it, maybe. Or maybe he was checking to see if I was a fugitive or if I had any warrants. After making sure I wasn’t some kind of a criminal mastermind they let me be and were on their way.
After arriving in Berlin, I had to get off to catch another train to Prague. The ride from Berlin to Prague was pretty smooth and I was able to get a nap. I got to Prague on time, then had to find the hostel that I was staying in. I stayed at the Royal Road hostel. This is not your typical hostel. It’s like having your own apartment. I stayed in a flat that is usually for 6 people but since no one else booked any other rooms I had the place all to myself. The apartment was GORGEOUS. It had a full kitchen, a huge sunken in bathtub, living room, hardwood floors, and a beautiful view of the unique rooftops and steeples of Prague. I stayed 2 nights at the apartment, then one night at the Prague Hilton. The Hilton was very nice and the staff there was very accommodating. I had one of the executive rooms so I got my own special reservation desk. They even give you complimentary champagne while you are signing in for you room and all throughout the day. That was definitely a plus.

Will post thoughts and pics from prague later….