I am in Budapest now. The Fortuna Boat Hotel that I was supposed to stay in is closed because the Danube is flooded! So they transfered me to a different hotel, where I get a single room! It is nice to have some privacy after staying in hostels with 6-8 beds in a room. But first, Prague. I met Dana on the plane ride over. She is from Canada and doing a nanny stint in London right now. She was a lot of fun and we explored Praque together. We saw the castle, a few...

Hey don't have much time because loading pictures takes so long...but the pictures should tell some of the story. I am in LOVE with Prague! It is the most colorful city I've ever been in. So beautiful and full of history and culture. Will be in Budapest tomorrow, so maybe I will have more time then. Have to go meet my friend Dana....I am having the time of my life! love you all.

Hey again! I just got some of your new messages, thanks! Andrea, yes I got your package and it was soooo nice of you. Your awesome! I've been writing in the journal almost everyday and your card is my book mark. Baba, thanks for setting up Grandma and Grandpa. I can't believe Grandma is hooked on Grey's Anatomy! Thats so funny, but it definitely pulls you in. =) yeah! #5, I will try to load some pictures up soon, I just have to find the right internet cafe, ...

Well, I'm here! I can't believe it. I guess it takes some time to let it all sink in. The hostel that I'm staying in is actually really cool. They have a bar on the bottom floor that everyone hangs out in. I didn't get into London until it was already dark, but I still walked around for about two hours and saw some really amazing buildings and the Tower Bridge all lit up. Public transportation is really accessible, so I'm just going to get a day pass and hit up a...

So today I went to Buckingham palace, the Queen's Gallery, Westminister, the Big Ben, the London eye (didn't ride-expensive!), the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, the Marble Arch, and the Tate Modern...whew! I walked for about 12 hours today, but it was amazing and well worth it! Buckingham palace and the Queen's Gallery were very beautiful and lavish. Especially the Royal Jewels...talk about extravagence! There was also a special exibit of Canal...