Exchange rate? What exchange rate?

So why go to the Czech Republic? That's what most people ask. The better question is, why now!? My traveling companion Jason called the other morning from his car, where he's listening to NPR. "The dollar has just fallen to an all-time low against the euro and the Czech crown. Aren't we savvy travelers, deciding to go now?" That means a good beer in Prague may cost 70 Kc. But it's still cheaper than any other major European city. Besides, this morning's Today show reported gasoline has hit $4 a gallon in southern California. Given that we won't be driving for 9 days, traveling abroad may be cheaper than staying home.