DAY 20 (MAY21-MON)  BUDAPEST TO PRAGUE

Last breakfast w/Jean–she’s ready to go home-being a tourist can be stressful–tomorrow is her 42nd wedding anniversary w/Armando.  We take a cab together to airport–again so grateful to Jean–never would be here if not for her.  We’re at airport too early to check in–going through security is fast & efficient.  Get bussed out to our little cute plan.  In a 1 hr flight-we get snacks & they come around twice w/drinks.  Armand has now done ALL our planning–did I mention I’m completely worthless–Armand is my leader & I know & love my place behind him.  Man waiting for us at Prague airport–holding up sign w/Armand Gonsoulin.  He has long hair, loves Americans (hates Russians & what Communist did to their country) & is playing American music on radio.  Tell him we’re from TEXAS–OH-COUNTRY WESTERN-& he turns to a country western station.  Can’t believe we’re in Prague & listening to our music.  Winding streets–certainly not as impressive as coming into Budapest.  Little gate won’t open to hotel–has to go inside to get code.  Little lobby w/a couple of chairs–not sure what Armand has signed us up for.  Room has green carpet like at home–Armand–we don’t have GREEN carpet, it’s BLUE–for the last 20 yrs it’s been green & before that it was BLUE.  In this little hotel we have free Internet in our room & a bathtub.  Walk to castle–about 20 min from hotel.  At 8:30–it’s almost deserted–can take pictures–walk back-tomorrow is another day.