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Souvenir Shopping on a Koruna

The Cranky Camper guide to souvenir shopping in Prague. In this post are ideas for gifts and trinkets at reasonable prices, as well as logistical and financial info.

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Praha

The first in a five-part series, we flew to Prague, Czech Republic to drop Emily off at university. On this trip, we visit some famous landmarks- as well as make trips to IKEA to set up her dorm.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Baldy

The first peak in our 2021 summer hiking season was Mt. San Antonio, affectionately known as Mt. Baldy. This strenuous hike took us to the highest peak in the San Gabriel Mountains and rewarded us with sweeping views of the valley below.

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Tea Time Treats: Victoria Sandwich

With apologies to the Great British Baking show, here's a recipe for a Victoria sandwich, a nice moist cake with cream and raspberry filling.

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Desert Vibes: Indio and Palm Springs

I love Indio as it is an easy two hour getaway from where we are down Interstate 10, and the World Mark Indio is a very nice resort. The kids love relaxing the lazy river or by the pool. There are also a myriad of places to explore in the vicinity of Indio and Palm Springs.