Alive in Prague!

So as I was leaving dear old Colorado, I had a few requests and I told some of you guys I would do a blog so you can check out whats going on while I'm abroad. I also told some of you I would have a ton of pictures and I'll try to avoid any huge essay-like posts that I'm sure you wouldn't read anyways.
So yes, I am alive here and in Prague, it's already Tuesday and I have done a week of orientation and started some intensive language classes (I'm probably going to die...). It took awhile to get the internet, but finally here I am with the first post.
Alright, home sweet home, this is the dorm building which has some other use but I have no idea what all the other Czech people in the building are doing there...Its not a bad place but the breakfast is not something to be hyped on.
Pilsner Urquell, the beer of choice for locals and students, its much better that its main competition "Budvar" (The original Budweiser you may have heard of).

Here's a quick shot of the Basilica in Vysehrad, my neighborhood and just a few minutes walk, the area is essentially what could have been the site for Prague Castle. Despite being built on a nice sized hill complete with a massive castle wall, Prague castle was built north of this area on an even bigger hill. It has some great views and statues in the parks, and it is also the home of many famous Czech graves and tombs in the Basilica courtyard.

Finally here is a shot of the Vltava River that runs through Prague along with Prague Castle in the background, the west side of town. This shot was taken on top of the castle wall that faces the river, we should be doing a tour of Prague Castle tomorrow so I'm sure I will get some great photos etc. If you go on Google Maps, you can find my address in the city: Vratislavova 10, Prague 2, if you search something like that you will be able to find it fairly quickly. Anyways I already have a Czech language quiz tomorrow and of course might be stepping out to go to the pub for a drink, but I will update when I can and I hope you enjoy! WOOoooooooo!