AARG--Tourists

Sometimes I really can't believe people. Tourists can be really annoying at times. In the last week or so, we have been exposed to more people in a smaller area that anywhere we have been in Europe. I am proud that the stereotype of the "Ugly American" is not too prevalent. However, the "Ugly Traveler" is alive and well. I am amazed at just how inconsiderate some people can be. The sidewalks are somewhere between narrow and non-existent yet fat yahoos in front of you will stop in the middle of the sidewalk or street and just gawk. Gawking is fine - just move to the side to do it. And how about the budding Ansel Adams who will spend five minutes lining up the perfect shot of his girl in the perfect place while other patiently wait for a chance to use the chosen spot. And then to review all of the pics for the day is maddening.

We went to a concert last night and damned if some idiot didn't snap a few flash photos of the performance. That was really bad, but then he (seated a couple of rows in front directly in our sight line) proceeded to review all of the pictures he had taken. Unbelievable.

And by the way - why does someone bring their dog on a sightseeing vacation? I love Disley a bunch but she is not going to walk around a city with me among a ton of other visitors. It just makes no sense. But the worst is the couple who bring along their 2 and 3 year olds on a tour of a castle or to a museum. The kid will remember nothing but he manages to disrupt the tour for the twenty other people.

It must be time to leave Prague and go to a smaller town in the Czech countryside. And that is what we will do tomorrow. YEAH