We really enjoyed Prague and could have spent another day or two. Spent good portion of the day touring the Jewish Ghetto, now historic Jewish Quarter. This area is a UNESCO protected site and is the 3rd largest tourist attraction for museums in the world, behind the Louvre and British Museum. Sadly as you tour through, plus the experience of a very small Yom Kippur services we attended, you sense Hitler accomplished what he set out to do. This was once a vibrant Jewish community with 70 synagogues, now maybe only 15oo registered Jews receiving services in the community. Overall between the Nazis followed by 4 decades of Communist rule, this country is very non-observant in all religions. We have alot to share about Prague with you when we return.
P.S. to Linda: Czech is a Slavic language same as Russian, Polish and Yiddish. I hear so much familiarity from various conversation, but it's difficult to string together.
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