The Cranky Camper takes a mini-road trip to the south of France. In this post, we explore the city of Perpignan located in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of France. Photos from the Palais des Rois de Majorque, along with views of the city itself showcase the historic beauty of the town. Bonus recipe for patatas bravas at the end of the post.
Tag: history
Jefferson City, Missouri
The Cranky Camper visits Jefferson City, Missouri's state capital on the way to Lake of the Ozarks.
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir
Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is located in the northwestern corner of Yosemite National Park and provides water for the residents of the San Francisco Bay area. This post explores the history of Hetch Hetchy, along with a brief walk along its shore.
National Monument on VÃtkov Hill
After five days in Berlin, the Cranky Camper family returns to Prague for the remainder of the trip. The first day back was spent exploring Prague 3, with a visit to Národnà památnÃk, the National Monument on Vitkov Hill.
The Berlin Wall
The Cranky Camper family visits the Berlin Wall and the place that once divided East and Western Europe. The remnants of the wall stand as a monument to a divided history that will hopefully never be repeated. We also reflect on what Berlin may have looked like when my dad was stationed in the American sector many years ago.
