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Finish the Sentence: Czech Republic

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To speak Czech, pull out your tongue, tie it in a knot, wobble it from side to side, and sing something in falsetto. Maybe not. It’s a whirlwind tour during high season, and here are the kind folk I met along the way. Country codes for foreigners.



Mike (USA)
I am inspired by: My hero, David Lee Roth!
I regret: The girls I didn't kiss
Today I am grateful for: The friends I have made

Dave (CA)
I am inspired by: The mountains
I regret: Not traveling for so many years
Today I am grateful for: The good times

Deseret (USA)
I am inspired by: Random acts of kindness
I regret: Not taking Spanish in middle school
Today I am grateful for: Pickles, I think they're a cure for hangovers


Peter
I am inspired by: The difference between people
I regret: Buying a Eurail ticket and spending the month seeing nothing but train stations
Today I am grateful for: My parents, for supporting my business

Johan (SWE)
I am inspired by: People who do their own thing
I regret: Not going to more parties
Today I am grateful for: Pushing myself to develop further

DJ (USA)
I am inspired by: The dharma, nature, and rhythm
I regret: Not traveling sooner, and not bringing an MP3 player
Today I am grateful for: Meeting new friends and experiencing new cultures


John (USA)
I am inspired by: My failures
I regret: Not saying the nice things I wanted to say
Today I am grateful for: Being exactly where I want to be, and going exactly where I want to go

Varun (AUS)
I am inspired by: People who have nothing, but act like they need nothing more
I regret: Ordering the chicken on my second day in Costa Rica
Today I am grateful for: Being in Europe

Ivan
I am inspired by: Motivation
I regret: Being sad
Today I am grateful for: Meeting good people, like you!


Lisa (USA)
I am inspired by: Acts of kindness
I regret: Not traveling more
Today I am grateful for: All the wonderful people I've met on my trip

Jen (USA)
I am inspired by: Traveling, and Shakespeare
I regret: Not meeting up with those two cool guys on the castle steps today
Today I am grateful for: Being in Prague, having the means to travel

Tim (USA)
I am inspired by: People who give their best
I regret: At times being really shy
Today I am grateful for: Having the opportunity to study in Europe and see the world


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