Hello from Praha (Prague)

I have finally arrived and am very excited.

The last few days in Vienna were fun as i met an interesting, and smart, Saudi who's father is a member of the government and has close ties to the new king. A trip to Saudi Arabia is in the works.

Learned a lot about Islam, Saudi democratization efforts and other vital Muslim world issues, as well as had 2 days of fun with him. We saw "The Island" in English and ate at some of the best restaurants in town including the Albertina annex. Also went to a lovely classical concert.
I also visited some contemporary art museums ( the MAK is a must) where i offended locals by asking them to speak in English when they actually were. No blood was shed.

Prague seems more interesting than Vienna as it is still modernizing and its economy has yet to find its means. There are high-end restaurants, dirty casinos, and many unexplainable economic ventures that are purely experimental. It will take a few years until their economy stabilizes and finds its way in a manner that is worthy of Euro conversion.

Today was spent walking around the touristy sights. I also stumbled across some glass and metal works of art that i think will make for good souvenirs.