Fitting into a Fairytale-land

I have recently traveled to the magical land that is Prague. I was visiting and staying with two of my friends from NYU, and upon arriving, I felt like I was visiting a piece of home. I’m sure that all students that have traveled abroad have missed their homes or universities in the states, and at some point also found a place throughout their travels that reminds them of that place. Both the culture and the people I was surrounded by echoed a familiarity of my home in New York. It was also the cheapest city in Europe that I have found so far. I felt at ease and comfortable while in Prague whether I was visiting the preserved Jewish Quarter, crossing the Charles Bridge, taking pictures in front of the Lennon Wall, or exploring the Castle. While, at times, the locals approached tourists in a cold manner, I felt their sense of appreciation for their country. I have realized just how proud I would be to show off both of the cities that I call “home” (Florence and New York). After this semester, I have found a deeper appreciation for the varying aspects of each culture, especially my own.