As the summer wanes

August first.... settling through my first summer in Prague... lovely times... although most people seem to disappear, there is plenty to do... as there are zillions of parks and beer gardens, it's all about being outside.

The 9:30pm sunsets, the countless picnics, outdoor movies on one of the islands in the river, oh and tennis.... ah tennis...

I have the good fortune to have several students who play tennis, and therefore teach many of my lessons at the big tennis center in the city. Not just any tennis center, but the second oldest tennis club in Europe (the oldest being Wimbledon). yeah this is where you train if you are going to become a pro!!! Did I mention that tennis is one of my FAVORITE sports?!?!?

So I spend the better part of two days a week, hanging out at the tennis center, teaching, and since most of my lessons are just conversations, it's a good life!

The summer will end with a trip to Sumava, which is THE place in Southern Bohemia, known for it's hiking and bike trails, I am going with a bunch of Czech friends, so it's going to be total immersion for me with the language, as I've no idea how many people speak English......

I return to Prague to start school, a visit from my brother and family, and very good friends, and then sink into the fall, and a regular routine of another year of teaching.

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