:lol: Vinny, I noticed from your profile that you enjoy "anything outdoor." If you're looking to get out of Prague for a day or more, try Český Ráj to the north-east. Great outdoors area, lots of canyons, rock formations, with good trails for hiking or biking (and best of all, you can leave your M-16/sniper rifle at home). If that ends up being too far, you can try a day trip to Průhonice to the south-east of Prague. There's a chateau with a nice garden and small lake there that makes it a good place for relaxing. Take good care of yourself and your buddies in Iraq!
I happened to visit Cesky Raj (Czech Paradise) just week ago. Here is a few photos: http://picasaweb.google.cz/EsoEso/Hruboskalsko2008 Definitely different kind of landscape than in Mosul, I believe.