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The Vltava

On a clear summer evening in Prague, the Cranky Camper family pedal boats along the Vltava River, floating under historic bridges and creating family memories.

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Český Krumlov

rom the moment we stepped off the bus at the station in Český Krumlov, it felt as though we were stepping into a fairy tale. The sweeping views of a medieval town nestled into rolling hills with the vibrant colors of autumn were like those one could find in a story book. And of course, no fairy tale would be complete without a castle, and the Krumlov Castle does not disappoint. It even has a moat filled not with water, but with bears.

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Prague Castle: A Trip Down Golden Lane

In the third post of a five-part series, Emily and I visited Prague Castle and Golden Lane on a warm summer day. We later returned with the family and visited the inside of St. Vitus Cathedral.