Dessert, dinner, Europe and the United Kingdom, Food, Historical sites, history, Museums, School, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, wine, writing

A Day in Greenwich

On our summer trip to Europe, we made Greenwich our home base for London adventures. This borough in southeast London is of great importance to British maritime history, with the Greenwich meridian setting the standard for navigation and time zones across the globe.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Historical sites, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Paris versus London: Shopping Edition

Happy birthday to me! In honor of this occasion, I present a comparison of some of our shopping trips in Paris and London. Featured prominently here are the JellyCat worldwide exclusives, along with a few shopping tips.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historical sites, history, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, writing

Paris

On a short spring break trip to Paris, France, the Cranky Camper and Co visit some of the city's most famous and historic sights.

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Keukenhof

Hailed as the world’s 'most beautiful spring garden,' Keukenhof celebrates the short blooming season of bulbed spring flowers. From daffodils and hyacinths to the Netherlands’ famous tulips, Keukenhof explodes with vibrant colors and one-of-a-kind varieties of flowers throughout the month of April.

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The Reopening of Chantry Flat

After a four-year closure, we headed back to Chantry Flat Recreation Area in the Angeles National Forest. While life- and the trail- has changed some, there is still much adventure to be shared in Big Santa Anita Canyon.