We're Adjusting... #1

I can FINALLY say that I'm in Olomouc, Czech Republic! This has been an extremely busy, exciting and exhausting week to say the least. Getting here was smooth and easy and Erica and I had safe flights to our final destination of Prague. Coming to a different country is completely new to me because the farthest I have been from my home in Omaha, Nebraska is southern Florida. You could say that I was a bit overwhelmed when I got here with new things to see and all of these people to meet.

The first few days here in Olomouc were completely booked with tours, introductions, warm welcomes and good coffee and food. Instantly there was a culture shock with the language barrier with some of the very patient locals that were sweet enough to deal with us while we struggled to order food and then pay for it. The tours that we took were of the city and of city hall. My roommate Anna described the city of Olomouc as a "gothic storybook". It is such a sweet and small town with tons of history that I am looking forward to learning about.

Our "Home Away From Home"

Getting started with the Czech Language class was interesting. The first day all of us walked out of the classroom looking like a bunch of deer in the headlights. Luckily, the second day was much easier and we all magically became fluent.. well not really but we can always dream. 
As I talked about the culture shock earlier, coming to a city where a coffee drink that is $5.00 at Starbucks is $1.50 at a local coffee shop is a barista's dream, and being able to buy a bottle of wine at a grocery store is just as crazy. We all met our teachers and fellow students from Palacky University on Tuesday at a bar. We met our TEACHERS at a BAR! I was so blown away at how casual it was. I enjoyed it a lot and it was fun to meet at a place like that and get to know our teachers before we have class together.

Overall this week was full of firsts, food, and learning. I think that I am going to really enjoy being over here for another 70 days and I cant wait for what new experiences are yet to come.