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May 10, 2007(Thur.)
Travel time (airplane)＝9h 00m
Narita Airport (11:30) ⇒ Amsteldam Airport (16:20 19:20) ⇒ Prague Airport(20:50)

　I applied to the usual major travel agency to participate in the Prague Marathon, but it was canceled because there were only three of us. However, when I searched for other travel agencies on the Internet, it was handled by Surpass Japan Co., Ltd., so I decided to apply there. I, my wife, and my daughter will accompany me as an interpreter to participate in the marathon. It cost 726,000 yen only for the round-trip air ticket, hotel arrangement and marathon entry. It was expensive because the yen was depreciating. Depart for Amsterdam by air on Holland Airlines flight 862 departing at 11:30. From the sky above, I realize that the tundra area is a barren land.From the sky above Amsterdam Airport, the house looked like a miniature garden. Transfer to Prague on flight 3123 departing at 19:25 and arrive at 20:50. After being greeted by a travel agency, check in to the Hotel PAV in a private car. The time difference is 7 hours behind the daylight saving time.

May 11, 2007(Fri.)

　Call from the hotel and apply for a tour of the Czech Kromlov on the Bohemia Highway listed on the tourist guide.From the train window, I could see a uniquely shaped Dancing House near the Illasek Bridge.Along the way, we will stop at Chesshe Budyevie, the largest town in South Bohemia. Přemysli Ottokar II Square is centered around the Samsonova Fountain, with beautiful baroque and Renaissance-style colorful buildings.Among them, the city hall with three towers was particularly noticeable. Also, the 72m black tower of St. Nikolache Cathedral was visible from everywhere.

　Next, head to Cesky Kromlov, the main area of ​​this tour.The view of Cesky Kromlov's old town, surrounded by the curved Vltava river, seemed to return to the Middle Ages.The red houses seen from the observatory spot seem to have lost their way into a fairyland.In addition, the view from the tower of Cesky Kromlov Castle

May December 2007 (Sat.)

　After breakfast at the hotel, meet with the travel agency Staff at 10 o'clock at the Hotel Four Seasons near the Charles Bridge. From there, take the subway to the Prague Eki Bichon Center, where the Marathon reception is located at Nadrage Holešovice Station, and Listen to the briefing of the marathon and get a marathon number at the staff's assistant.
　Return to the old town by subway and start sightseeing in the city.There are many Highlights such as the statue of Jan Hus Monument in the Old Town Square, the Tyn Church, and the mechanism clock tower of the Old Town Hall.You can see the direction of Prague Castle from the old town hall.Have lunch near the powder magazine and go to Prague Castle by subway around 15:00.The inside of Prague Castle was large and there were many people, so I couldn't do a slow sightseeing.Roughly walk around and go through the Charles Bridge to the Citizens Hall".There, I enjoy playing music on the terrace. for a while. Supper is spent drinking a Czech beer at the restaurant of Citizen's Hall.

May 13, 2007 (Sun.)

　Full Marathon starts at 9 o'clock, and the Old Town Square will be the start and goal point. The Marason course cross the Charles Bridge at 1 km point turn right and pass through Prague Castle.Run along the Vltava river, turn back and return to the start point at From there, turn back once on both banks of the Vltava River and return to near the Goal point at 33km.From there, it becomes a goal through the same course as the first. My wife and I are running, and my daughter is cheering. It was very hot. becouse I was vulnerable to the heat, and I was one and a half hours behind my wife.
　That night, I watched a marionette puppet show.

May 14, 2007 (Mon.)

　Today, my wife and I go to Vienna by train, and my daughter returns home. I am planning to go to Prague Airport via Horatio Vitz Station by dedicated car. I was supposed to come to pick you up at 9:15, but I didn't. I made an inquiry by phone and finally arrived, but I couldn't catch the train departing at 9:15. The plane was at 12:45, so my daughter managed to get on. . At the station, a Japanese staff member of a travel agency goes through the flight change procedure and finally departs about 3 hours later. A Korean student was sitting next to me. Take a taxi from Wien Südbahn to the hotel DONAU WALZER. The nearest station is Alzer Shutrase.

May 15, 2007（Tue.）

　Walk from the hotel to Otto Wagner Pavilion, Baroque Karlskirche.The interior of the church was marble, and the frescoes on the ceiling and the gorgeous altar were impressive.Then we arrive at St. Stephen's Temple around 9 o'clock.Take a walk through the temple and go up to the lower north tower.I could see the mosaic-patterned roof and the cityscape of Vienna.Have lunch near the National Opera.
　Buy a Danube cruise tour tour of the Wachau Valley at a nearby tourist information center.Purchase a one-time ticket and take a tram to explore Vienna in a circular manner.I go to Schoenbrunn Palace around 19:00, but of course I can't enter the palace and only remember the place I went there.

May 16, 2007（Wed.）

　Today is the Danube Cruises in the World Heritage Wachau Valley.It is a journey of a Danube passenger ship from Krems to Melk 36km in 3 hours.It is a Danube voyage from Krems to Melk 36km in 3 hours.By the way, the reverse course is 1 hour and 40 minutes.From the pleasure boat, you will arrive at Melk Abbey, the biggest Highlights, while overlooking the old castles Aggstein Castle and Schloss Schönbür Castle, which rise above the Wachau Valley.The Melk Abbey is a Baroque 10th century building.The ornaments, paintings and murals in the monastery are worth a visit.
　Return to Vienna around 20:00 on the bus and spend the last night of Vienna near the royal palace.

May 17, 2007（Thur.）

　From Wien Mitte Station, take the City Airport Train to Vienna Airport. Depart at 9:30 and take KLM Royal Land Airlines flight 1840 to Amsterdam. Arrived at 9:30 and departed at 15:20 for flight 861 to Narita by air. I arrived at Narita safely at 9:40 the next morning. This trip was to secure only an airplane and an hotel, so it was quite nerve-wracking due to language problems. However, it became one of the memorable overseas trips.

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