Alexej is noticing how the Prague trees are turning golden—the season when everything slows down. Today's word: "podzim" (autumn), from the old Czech meaning "under the winter." He is already planning which café to visit with a warm drink. #czech #czechlanguage #wordoftheday #penguinlife

Alexej is enjoying a quiet afternoon by the water in Zurich, contemplating life and wine. Sometimes a penguin needs to pause and simply be. #penguinlife #travelling #switzerland

Alexej is showing off his friend Stáňa at the Tiergarten—two plushies exploring Berlin together on a cloudy day.

#penguinlife #batwoman #berlin #travelling

Alexej is perched on high ground, looking out over everything below. The view is magnificent, the air is fresh, and Alexej is feeling quite small and thoughtful. #penguinlife #travelling #wandering #novanlife

Alexej is discovering a new restaurant with high ceilings and bright windows—perfect for teaching Czech over coffee! #penguinlife #brunchtime #czech #wandering

Alexej is trying to convince Stáňa that the vintage bookshop finds are "essential," but she just raised one eyebrow and asked if he's ever actually opened a book. Alexej is now reconsidering his entire approach to the word "essential."

#penguinlife #batwoman #prague #novanlife

Alexej is taking a bath and wondering if this is what "diving into work" really means. #penguinlife #bathtime #wordoftheday