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It's Black Friday here in Ostrava…only, it's NOT Black Friday as Czechs don't celebrate Thanksgiving. Surprise, surprise. It was just a normal day yesterday and today.  BUT don't you feel sorry for me….as always I found a way to celebrate! By hosting Thanksgiving for 13 at my flat last Saturday :) The Pilgrims are ready A big task, but a very successful one (if I say so myself). We had 2 turkeys, 4 pies, 2 green bean casseroles, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cheesy bread dip, guacamole, tzatziki, various other dips…..wine, beer, and a bandoleer of tiny shot bottles!!!!! Whew :) Turkey #2 Though it took hours to clean and get ready……the turkeys weren't quite thawed when I cooked them….one was not done and had to be put back in….and I was quite stressed, I think it went quite well and everyone had a great time!!! Apple Galette Homemade Cranberry Sauce Flat is ready to go Yummy!!! ...

Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping..... Once again, I've become a horrible blogger. What I should do is set aside time every week to update the blog, but THAT will never happen. I can barely find time to clean my flat!! School is crazy, I'm back attempting to study Czech, and then the last 3 weeks I've been down with a horrible cold/ flu.....all of this adds up to no blog posts. I want to finish up the trip I took with Mom & Dad down to Slovenia....and then get to my summer trips...and then a few fall trips....sheesh...I'm so behind. As these trips were a while ago, the details will be minimum, but at least I'll be able to share some photos and a taste of the adventures. Without further ado, Slovenia: Looking up the funicular Ljubljana is a gorgeous, gorgeous place. Situated along the Ljubljanica, the old town area is full of shops, restaurants, and beautiful architecture. Looming over the city, on Grajska planota, or Castle Hill, stands...

School has started back up...which means I'm busy, busy, busy.... BUT I wanted to get some pictures out from the road trip with Mom & Dad. So...I'll post an actual blogpost soon, until them, enjoy: On the way in to Ljubljana Ancient city wall Holy Trinity Church (Cerkev Svete Trojice) Kongresni Trg Apple store...apl Krongresni Trg Ljubljana castle University of Ljubljana Supposedly...very, very clean drinking water Looking towards the castle How gorgeous...along the banks of the Ljubljanica The medieval castle looming over the city Add caption Reflections in the Ljubljanica The triple bridge...just what it sounds like...three bridges Franciskanski Samostan (Franciscan Church) from the 16th c. Very colorful Presernov Trg (Preseren Square) Me on Tromostovje (Triple Bridge)