I intended to sleep on the train ride to Olomouc, yet a more appealing happening took place.  Being in the same enclave as Lewis, Aliyah and Amy was the first time I felt that I got to know my team members during the trip, which is important for any competition.  It was an enjoyable recreation to eat terrible sushi and break out in song with a music major (Amy) and a thespian (Aliyah).

The landscape outside was truly a sight to be had.  Initially filled with graffiti from the station we transitioned into endless fields of green and yellow.  I don’t know much about the Czech Republic, but it is safe to assume at this point that agriculture is a significant part of its economy.

By the time we got to the station we were given the chance to talk with MNUN students from other universities.  They were all very eccentric people.  We were all thankful to arrive at the Hotel Trinity, which had Wi-Fi, comfortable quarters and working elevators.  The tree lighting later that night was a sight to be had: a huge tree flickering on right next to the Trinity Column.  The Trinity Column is a famous World Heritage Site, which appealed greatly to Amy and I who were part of the UNESCO committee.   Maneuvering through the crowd was a nightmare; it was like walking through Disney World with every visitor multiplied.  It was all worth it, however, when Amy and I got some famous Czech sausages and returned to the hotel after having our fill of the sights.