On Wednesday we had an outing with the Alsops to the Czech town of Trebic. Trebic is a two hour ride southeast of Prague. It was founded in 1101 and had the largest marketplace in the country in the 13th Century. We are standing in Karlovo Namesti that center of trade and commerce.
Our first order of business (and actually the reason for the trip) was to help move Elders Chamber and Graham into their new apartment.
Now for the sights. Trebic is now famous for its perfectly preserved Jewish Town. A walk across the foot bridge over the Jihlava River
In 1975 this entire historical district was earmarked to be demolished to make way for blocks of apartment buildings! Thankfully the significance of this Zamosti Quarter was recognized and since 1990 it has undergone renovation and rejuvenation.
In 2003 it was recognized by UNESCO and is the only Jewish site outside of Israel to be afforded this honor.
It was fun to wander the narrow and crooked streets....
and sit in front of the renovated "Predni synagoga"
Our first order of business (and actually the reason for the trip) was to help move Elders Chamber and Graham into their new apartment.
Now for the sights. Trebic is now famous for its perfectly preserved Jewish Town. A walk across the foot bridge over the Jihlava River
In 1975 this entire historical district was earmarked to be demolished to make way for blocks of apartment buildings! Thankfully the significance of this Zamosti Quarter was recognized and since 1990 it has undergone renovation and rejuvenation.
In 2003 it was recognized by UNESCO and is the only Jewish site outside of Israel to be afforded this honor.
It was fun to wander the narrow and crooked streets....
and sit in front of the renovated "Predni synagoga"Then off to Telc! The guidebook says it is one of the most enchanting places in the Czech Republic.
The column behind Elder Waldo is a plague column which many cities built to remember those who died during the plague.
The square is lined with brightly colored buildings with uninterrupted arcading...
Doesn't a queen deserve a palace!?!
Okay, but it was fun to pretend!!!
Sister Alsop and I decided we don't have enough servants to keep the place up anyway. We did have dinner in a restaurant in the castle! It was a wonderful day and a very fun outing!!!
A random photo of the Sisters. Transfer week is coming up and we know some of these wonderful sisters will be leaving us. Sisters Clark, Madigson, Lee and Gapinski. Sister Gapinski has so honorably finished her mission and will leave with her family next Friday. We will miss her.
The column behind Elder Waldo is a plague column which many cities built to remember those who died during the plague.
The square is lined with brightly colored buildings with uninterrupted arcading...
No two are alike.
We told you we moved into a new home, well welcome to the new place ...
Doesn't a queen deserve a palace!?!
Okay, but it was fun to pretend!!!
Sister Alsop and I decided we don't have enough servants to keep the place up anyway. We did have dinner in a restaurant in the castle! It was a wonderful day and a very fun outing!!!
A random photo of the Sisters. Transfer week is coming up and we know some of these wonderful sisters will be leaving us. Sisters Clark, Madigson, Lee and Gapinski. Sister Gapinski has so honorably finished her mission and will leave with her family next Friday. We will miss her.
You guys came home again last night. And the main thing you kept talking about was that you had only done 4 posts on your blog through out your mission.
ReplyDeleteI remember thinking, "Well good thing we bought that house or else we'd have nowhere to stay!"
Would you just stay on your mission already? :)
I am excited to see all those places and your faces in August.
Love you.
Look how great you both look! Sure miss you. We had the Paulsen Easter dinner on Sunday. Only 30 this year. Louisa and family were in St. George. Kari, Matt and families came from your side. Keith was as good as ever with the adult treasure hunt. Every year he says, "This time I made it easy." So far none of us agree. Sure love you!
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