A famous 'jumping frog' figurine "I found Simon Wheeler dozing comfortably by the bar-room stove of the old, dilapidated tavern in the ancient mining camp of Angel's... He roused up and gave me good-day." -Mark Twain, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Our adventure into Sierra gold country continued following our crossing over the… Continue reading Angels Camp: Mark Twain and the Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County
Scoutie at family dinner This summer's trip to Prague was a bit different than those prior. For starters, we were traveling with more of the family. Nate was able to join us on this trip along with Sami. The pace was also a bit different, even with the busyness of city-hopping. Most of our busy… Continue reading Of Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners
Prague from the Vltava at dusk After five days in Berlin, we returned to Prague via the RejioJet. We then spent three days visiting Emily and her bunny, Scout, and having new adventures together as a family. One new adventure was a pedal boat ride on the famed Vltava River, the river running through the… Continue reading The Music of the Vltava
Like many European cities, Berlin has a rich and varied history. Germany itself was a key player in many world events over the past several hundred years, and certainly in the twentieth century. As such, there are many interesting points of interest throughout Berlin celebrating triumphs and victory. There are also landmarks that serve as… Continue reading Historic Berlin: A Walking Tour
Last weekend, on a day that was not so fun, I found one silver lining in the middle of life's metaphorical hurricane. My trip required a drive on California State Route 110, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. One of my very first freeway driving experiences was on 110 from South Pasadena to Los… Continue reading California Fun Along the 110 Corridor
The Cranky Camper 