As my plane was about to touch down at the Vaclav Havel Airport, my mind became flooded with an array of second thoughts. After all, it’s not easy leaving close friends, family, and everything else one holds dear in life on a whim, particularly to go to a faraway city whose country of residence is unknown to virtually the entire world. Oh well, I told myself, it’s probably only going to be for about a year anyway, and who knows? Maybe I’ll have some fun.
What has ensued since has proven to be the most enriching experience, personally, spiritually and otherwise, of my life. I came hoping to get in touch with old friends, make new ones, ...
