tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32721819424225269712024-03-28T11:24:15.112+00:00The Adventure of ParenthoodThe adventure of parenting four under fives - family lifestyle, kids fashion and family travel.Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.comBlogger1415125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-49781429686168854812023-11-10T08:52:00.001+00:002023-11-10T08:52:49.356+00:00We Moved to MaltaWe came to Malta for a week this summer which I mentioned on here, but what I hadn't shared was that the purpose of that visit was to see if we wanted to move here. We liked the country when we visited and acknowledged that it would be the best thing for Ed's business so we agreed to come and live in Malta for two years. <script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>Things then moved very quickly and we ended up with 3 weeks to pack up our lives, say goodbye to our friends and move across Europe. We flew with 14 suitcases and arrived in Luqa airport just three days before the start of the school term here.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjNhcC6gnJplXIiiokfFXO83v74cWbyMHe1wEVH6TwWSXX0UEgQMkK1XvAz2Wnfuw5_lx-NY10QQelqLyJgVlApgq__cqs-MgR083Bps5RgKtq7Yy3k5YXMOf-QvM1HiTv3htYYSFx8j5UuZsv0413bpeiwHp7T-TQEOQKRKLWIb-EKGnJczZ7yCB9o/s690/20230923_123712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjwjNhcC6gnJplXIiiokfFXO83v74cWbyMHe1wEVH6TwWSXX0UEgQMkK1XvAz2Wnfuw5_lx-NY10QQelqLyJgVlApgq__cqs-MgR083Bps5RgKtq7Yy3k5YXMOf-QvM1HiTv3htYYSFx8j5UuZsv0413bpeiwHp7T-TQEOQKRKLWIb-EKGnJczZ7yCB9o/s16000/20230923_123712.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It has been a busy six weeks since we first arrived, we have found a house to live in and signed a contract, we have settled four children into school and now started Rex at nursery too and we are adjusting to a new pace of life here. There are things I love about this country and things I already don't but we came into this agreement with open eyes and having spoken to lots of other expats living out here about the reality of this life. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWSFwMwPJyrF16Za1FJQ6HlBTQPeFbbgzewkhoXyJbG3W1N9DkO6_jc7CNFkYJKg9vrZz5GZrrFZB67w1E-Eeo0O7ndk81oySgEjFx2xE5hiqk04lcpn-rm5hjc5ljKSt4SjZeJntwBW9Zhq0y_kdTpEjOBw7tN8D50PuOe21tCBdBwg8rCY_6FyWbn0/s690/20230924_115543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWSFwMwPJyrF16Za1FJQ6HlBTQPeFbbgzewkhoXyJbG3W1N9DkO6_jc7CNFkYJKg9vrZz5GZrrFZB67w1E-Eeo0O7ndk81oySgEjFx2xE5hiqk04lcpn-rm5hjc5ljKSt4SjZeJntwBW9Zhq0y_kdTpEjOBw7tN8D50PuOe21tCBdBwg8rCY_6FyWbn0/s16000/20230924_115543.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Malta is a very small country so I am trying to explore it slowly, taking my time exploring the villages and coastline. There is so much beauty here and I am loving the fact it is now November and I am still wearing t-shirts and shorts every day.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am excited for this new adventure, missing my friends and family and slowly getting used to a new way of life. Here are a few photos from our first couple of weeks in Malta.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxxfxZH9FqQcIoty9PClXtvTXMHRgP9WbDloKp06sQgTgckqxKPdJuJj7KSZEF94iHhoJcGLDfXFnlnZsqxgPdXgOd5EXH86zPRrW6EdQIvY7Tx5r3SxrhyOBnLtLWiGTccqGBLm-xaApKrILJhikQbdQK4ooFoB11CDGxJpQSpuE8oqVm2k3LzVP2lw/s690/20230927_073900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifxxfxZH9FqQcIoty9PClXtvTXMHRgP9WbDloKp06sQgTgckqxKPdJuJj7KSZEF94iHhoJcGLDfXFnlnZsqxgPdXgOd5EXH86zPRrW6EdQIvY7Tx5r3SxrhyOBnLtLWiGTccqGBLm-xaApKrILJhikQbdQK4ooFoB11CDGxJpQSpuE8oqVm2k3LzVP2lw/s16000/20230927_073900.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-P9ZJ3YcIL5tjPbsvZ8gusWSTZTsMgVcvwyDIyIWurGjGcXSuMO0QxiTxudovtqyJzqeXgjFBAphFIbl3DBmTkaPo9rT3K4vXCg9yF5qcTad5VjNx76V4reiAGWd1rG9QDaQN0OPbzytzAVwbrLgAXHAqRGk-USoswEwhl_W04vuVODkVyiJG-vvDoQY/s690/20230928_120905.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6i89pwufaek0Uh9BqdfE5edIFMHlMgJBWhj4hLkGfM-8DQOcRVjIQXVINnX0amLQIqb4RBadcAooxcxa6ry8d8XQcD3UoiUcVDjcaT_zDneQtWxwt4dzBXC1SnTeOoS-qctbqdNwFa0zhkJa93U0nKF4vtIcsaFxD9CLZocakskuVlXg0sApPSncFUs/s16000/DSC_1244.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-58519298343628938162023-11-05T21:08:00.002+00:002023-11-05T21:08:47.272+00:00Two in The MorningSomehow a whole year has passed since I wrote a birthday letter to you on the eve of your first birthday, and tonight I am preparing to wake up and celebrate you turning two. It seems like no time has passed since last November, but when I look at <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/11/one-in-morning.html" target="_blank">the pictures I took of you then</a> I see how much you have grown in this last year.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9J668YQrZj2ii7H9VIiee0OnyWvsUvsGp8MU3hmpl3FydlQOvmU5nVejfF9l4TGtxqOMeo-W6aTRUcOerfTKzWpJj2x77vB9w4yfCSLipcpWDSelB5lq1udAcgtG3rzWtU31gfU45KZ1zQFyS8_aNevwKoQ3zojaiLG-8PwVqY18mamwlXWTDZU7tOxI/s690/DSC_1264.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9J668YQrZj2ii7H9VIiee0OnyWvsUvsGp8MU3hmpl3FydlQOvmU5nVejfF9l4TGtxqOMeo-W6aTRUcOerfTKzWpJj2x77vB9w4yfCSLipcpWDSelB5lq1udAcgtG3rzWtU31gfU45KZ1zQFyS8_aNevwKoQ3zojaiLG-8PwVqY18mamwlXWTDZU7tOxI/s16000/DSC_1264.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>As a one year old you were funny, cheeky, cuddly and determined. As you approached two you started practicing your tantrums and you know exactly what you do and don't want. Your language is coming along so much now but I see the frustration in you when we don't understand the word you are saying yet. All the important ones (chocolate, biscuit, ice cream, chips) are pretty clear, but there is so much you want to communicate that we still haven't mastered and I am looking forward to you being able to express yourself more so we can get to know more about the little boy you are turning in to.</div><div><br /></div><div>You sleep in your own cot now for at least the first half of the night. You are absolutely a Mummy's boy still and feel safest with me, but you go to nursery in the mornings and you are settling well. So much has changed for you this year and you now live in a new house, in a new country without your familiar family and friends, but you have coped so well with the move and you are settling into this new life. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtrA1RL8F7QDO5e9kIkQZMm9MDZH1Ku3nAYLdF7HLoTILACiGXswvbNJM-6mGrSHxl6t-qlsp76c01p6csmx764V2QNbBW5jDDsHBdQ7j6j2WVEiH8W1f-1duqDbAPV1desPWT1JMqfKDl5jqOaxQsa_iZIPHKevrOOA1KMC1up47STDnM7ZbYrRMLkY/s690/DSC_1257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtrA1RL8F7QDO5e9kIkQZMm9MDZH1Ku3nAYLdF7HLoTILACiGXswvbNJM-6mGrSHxl6t-qlsp76c01p6csmx764V2QNbBW5jDDsHBdQ7j6j2WVEiH8W1f-1duqDbAPV1desPWT1JMqfKDl5jqOaxQsa_iZIPHKevrOOA1KMC1up47STDnM7ZbYrRMLkY/s16000/DSC_1257.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As you turn two you can walk, run and climb. You can sing the alphabet song (with some missing letters) and you are forever asking for another book. I packed a selection to bring out here, but I am regretting not bringing more as I am bored of all the books we have now! You love being outside, watching Cocomelon (especially the wheels on the bus song), cooking in your toy kitchen and anything to do with a football. You could spend all day watching the traffic and pointing out every bus, lorry and bike and you get very excited by animals of all kinds. You are the final piece of our family that we didn't know we needed and you are so loved by all your siblings.</div><div><br /></div><div>It feels like you are so new still, and like you have always been here. Sometimes I am excited for you to reach the next stages and other times I miss the baby days but most of the time I try and appreciate where we are now, because you are changing every day, turning from a baby into a toddler and I know it won't be long until you stop saying 'nimp' when you want a drink and those other funny words we love. </div><div><br /></div><div>You have nursery in the morning and the others leave so early for the school bus, but we are going to celebrate in the afternoon with a trip to your favourite park and a cake and presents at home in the evening. Before the fun begins, I need to go and stroke your cheek as you sleep and kiss your head for the last time as a one year old, for when you wake you will be two.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdRrDOq6mNVf09FoiG1LBk7jJnfDRfi-ASiHWRS0DUBVK0lekDpE1jmDSJ2hYnVddeNZ-HGs0x7L7ErbfZk22nlQh0N3hmn8X6JUhEiH2VAxPB4LgsNkLbt1JdsXJ6d7J0n_nPbE4Y_Su0z-EnofZ7DJbAYGB3rOPdCZwG8HkepqpTnCtlGsqk5yinPQ/s690/DSC_1258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXdRrDOq6mNVf09FoiG1LBk7jJnfDRfi-ASiHWRS0DUBVK0lekDpE1jmDSJ2hYnVddeNZ-HGs0x7L7ErbfZk22nlQh0N3hmn8X6JUhEiH2VAxPB4LgsNkLbt1JdsXJ6d7J0n_nPbE4Y_Su0z-EnofZ7DJbAYGB3rOPdCZwG8HkepqpTnCtlGsqk5yinPQ/s16000/DSC_1258.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-75587728724061382802023-08-19T17:32:00.000+01:002023-08-19T17:32:19.013+01:00A Week in MaltaEd's business often takes him to Malta and this summer we got to accompany him on a week there. We stayed in a residential area called Naxxar as it meant we could have more space than if we stayed in a busier town. It was our first time in a villa and it won't be our last based on the week we had.<script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>Malta is a very small country (smaller than the Isle of Wight) and heavily populated on one side, with lots of internet based companies residing there. The weather is incredible though, with 300 days of sunshine per year and it fluctuated around 34 degree during the day on our visit, and around 28 degrees at night. Having our own pool meant we could always cool off.</div><div><br /></div><div>We wanted to see as much of the island as we could during our trip, so we spent time in the capital Valetta which is beautiful, the business area of Sliema, the more party area of St Julians, the ancient city of Mdina as well as Naxxar where we stayed and a trip to the blue lagoon off the coast of Comino island. The location means there is a mix of Italian and Arabic influence in the architecture and language making it a really unique place.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have shared more on Instagram of our trip, but I wanted to put a few of my favourite photos on here to look back at.</div><div><br /></div><div><u>Our Villa</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Our Villa had such a great outdoor space with a pool table, table football and table tennis as well as a pool big enough to really swim in. It was spacious indoors too and a great location for exploring the island.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzJpnTWH1TT7GCOC6R46LONHi-I7v40QRW3mg4jTHVyHkIBJFZqex2L9Km711hYSUSbbgoJ-LPuStdeEuaKyAS9n7-VpTfLuWioclCNXOqQQZJ_yB9oiVry9y4VfOlaF6XUR05tvb5lsmRlTx0l7juLyMs8pBYXmtdrNP9DLtdLfgVVfKi47RVgW0j28/s690/DSC_1073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVzJpnTWH1TT7GCOC6R46LONHi-I7v40QRW3mg4jTHVyHkIBJFZqex2L9Km711hYSUSbbgoJ-LPuStdeEuaKyAS9n7-VpTfLuWioclCNXOqQQZJ_yB9oiVry9y4VfOlaF6XUR05tvb5lsmRlTx0l7juLyMs8pBYXmtdrNP9DLtdLfgVVfKi47RVgW0j28/s16000/DSC_1073.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjOVS0rkgnc5vHLOc-nOaHJAGOmpHM6opuSmI1bsv983nUZdbwNdP5q-DSPPqUVg9O_LSloOdWnhPZrjx8uJDaHuLKRg4oPEXaFrOxEBC5FyuEqjQypQfA5bJew_jzFoeH8tWAVrw0EcvIxsTpJeZSSn0aNZSsW4OCGnfdjiFB8EPTMIapLhxasjmHtM/s690/DSC_1081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjOVS0rkgnc5vHLOc-nOaHJAGOmpHM6opuSmI1bsv983nUZdbwNdP5q-DSPPqUVg9O_LSloOdWnhPZrjx8uJDaHuLKRg4oPEXaFrOxEBC5FyuEqjQypQfA5bJew_jzFoeH8tWAVrw0EcvIxsTpJeZSSn0aNZSsW4OCGnfdjiFB8EPTMIapLhxasjmHtM/s16000/DSC_1081.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxCNlbH7i-jlL4tlu8oL32au2yFA70FEZrgpfZK6-Nzwv-e8WAwCGJI-48FrMszU9JtOJa5Qf1JFlaQWyfC1uxg6jkApy3zX-7xt0Nwnd6DHE5ZaGTDlDF-T_ytnIiK79VjnC2ewi66lWlNlpSm5owvixT3Nry_g2E__lxY-Lx2PDa6UcApyCY7alT4A/s690/DSC_1101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxCNlbH7i-jlL4tlu8oL32au2yFA70FEZrgpfZK6-Nzwv-e8WAwCGJI-48FrMszU9JtOJa5Qf1JFlaQWyfC1uxg6jkApy3zX-7xt0Nwnd6DHE5ZaGTDlDF-T_ytnIiK79VjnC2ewi66lWlNlpSm5owvixT3Nry_g2E__lxY-Lx2PDa6UcApyCY7alT4A/s16000/DSC_1101.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><u>Mdina</u></div><div><br /></div><div>The ancient capital of Mdina doesn't have a lot for families but is definitely worth a visit. The small walled city is in the middle of the island and has some really interesting buildings.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2K2rU7rSR6B9gUt70KtIp3VZ0CDk622aN8VcKQR6MMu6y5Xz92E7qHJ8_Tf5emXSLwXximv2LIXVaIqPlJ2aOIxg1Te_X8V6LMsPfL6SG5X6kyzTYr39LTl4mhbMXMOmqrVK-E8vetncaeOmOF1G7wYc_PjvFwW5B8z2ESArCGPHJbDOOlnAxMVUB5g/s690/20230728_131346(0).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2K2rU7rSR6B9gUt70KtIp3VZ0CDk622aN8VcKQR6MMu6y5Xz92E7qHJ8_Tf5emXSLwXximv2LIXVaIqPlJ2aOIxg1Te_X8V6LMsPfL6SG5X6kyzTYr39LTl4mhbMXMOmqrVK-E8vetncaeOmOF1G7wYc_PjvFwW5B8z2ESArCGPHJbDOOlnAxMVUB5g/s16000/20230728_131346(0).jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM2K2rU7rSR6B9gUt70KtIp3VZ0CDk622aN8VcKQR6MMu6y5Xz92E7qHJ8_Tf5emXSLwXximv2LIXVaIqPlJ2aOIxg1Te_X8V6LMsPfL6SG5X6kyzTYr39LTl4mhbMXMOmqrVK-E8vetncaeOmOF1G7wYc_PjvFwW5B8z2ESArCGPHJbDOOlnAxMVUB5g/s690/20230728_131346(0).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1tc7hjTYkZ91nYI_mixsilpYadv-SerfikQ2aWlChQmnMm8ZvwC8tJucUYYTvj8B43jvw2eyidGyb1ZO_mF0r7BCw0XGXRqBQMdGw6pO80VNEB7E6JDPbiJBym4T5qWpT_tgwspr1w8LixW-YDUjSXXrDQ8CveVsbbWEVTA1CvuTS4B3TVdRorbdBNQ/s16000/20230728_144200.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><u>Naxxar</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;">We really liked Naxxar as a residential area. There was a 5 a side pitch next to the kids playground which was a big hit with my boys and it was a good base for seeing more of the island.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsKwqDrCfHQDQT06GmozwUcqT_lRulOKkLMiDQVzCii0WygYzc7YLdEbI76C7GxQJl_i14D1_fJozXi0Tkg-MVDdHcTaBY6S5HNCmRZ8Rzuyb80RWrbdRrcyysvHu_sLk6Cnd7qLp0uFMps2H9JN0Vmt_LKzUO0CbsghG68-errKpINOwyRjkPCNKpgk/s690/20230726_142113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIsKwqDrCfHQDQT06GmozwUcqT_lRulOKkLMiDQVzCii0WygYzc7YLdEbI76C7GxQJl_i14D1_fJozXi0Tkg-MVDdHcTaBY6S5HNCmRZ8Rzuyb80RWrbdRrcyysvHu_sLk6Cnd7qLp0uFMps2H9JN0Vmt_LKzUO0CbsghG68-errKpINOwyRjkPCNKpgk/s16000/20230726_142113.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIIxmZ_vfN7-3-sIwWO3FKJKhcYjcqNSUuTdsZ2-dNf4h8LWRc71vCUwvt23zaMxmPTJzNZ9SbVJ44gAvtwz2mH5MIk9Xhd8SNMUUno9CWeobuz89HbiNvkh07iOqlU5q1ef0LFag7uY9lfcQ3KJKSz0TLRVVRjZOWe3XBbbqLnyC68HYkq3vSLGoJXU/s690/20230726_152145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIIxmZ_vfN7-3-sIwWO3FKJKhcYjcqNSUuTdsZ2-dNf4h8LWRc71vCUwvt23zaMxmPTJzNZ9SbVJ44gAvtwz2mH5MIk9Xhd8SNMUUno9CWeobuz89HbiNvkh07iOqlU5q1ef0LFag7uY9lfcQ3KJKSz0TLRVVRjZOWe3XBbbqLnyC68HYkq3vSLGoJXU/s16000/20230726_152145.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><br /><br /><u>Splash and Fun Water Park</u><div><br /></div><div>A day at the water park is a given with five children and this one had plenty of slides, a lazy river and a huge pool with wave machine. Unfortunately the way the water was treated didn't agree with Archie's skin. As Malta has no natural water sources, they use salt water from the sea and treat it with something (we aren't sure what). The rest of the gang had a great time and Archie chilled on a sun bed with ice creams and snacks.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaYnEbyupqHQYRzWF7w3MHn3K0Ubz792EaqZmocUqINHXfEITHK005XRDOCk7P48ZjTUR5unrU2LVmA3ttvDpBb73fa1GbAvOj4LEK3QklVpmuCWQTKSBoLJhBqCfspAE9MEp4Dkjy5twRlD7Sw9nfvetzVsQmzpZOO6hgSOcpA4tY5YdYL2R9birMa0/s690/20230727_162247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoaYnEbyupqHQYRzWF7w3MHn3K0Ubz792EaqZmocUqINHXfEITHK005XRDOCk7P48ZjTUR5unrU2LVmA3ttvDpBb73fa1GbAvOj4LEK3QklVpmuCWQTKSBoLJhBqCfspAE9MEp4Dkjy5twRlD7Sw9nfvetzVsQmzpZOO6hgSOcpA4tY5YdYL2R9birMa0/s16000/20230727_162247.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><u><br />Blue Lagoon</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst Ed was working I took the children on a speed boat to the Blue Lagoon. It was very crowded and I would definitely do this on a trip next time that went to a quieter area as the ferry stop was so busy. The water was crystal clear though and we had little fishes swimming around us, and they sold cocktails in fresh pineapples which is always a winner!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ3egMwozAuKPA0cdQSsF4R0VmYnKBYPLBFuORsp5mwO8myJiYHJGkioymaYl7IwrlUjLY5D1DGNWBgTjdXETdS0pQAb5dTa05R59zAvLLktRiP7Y1N5zicMFWTp24iDsomMGtOYHnPTLdkIr1xlD10aTZ3YMvTkEAzqquHY4rNXimr-ZB4QldxrBS7c/s690/20230731_153305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ3egMwozAuKPA0cdQSsF4R0VmYnKBYPLBFuORsp5mwO8myJiYHJGkioymaYl7IwrlUjLY5D1DGNWBgTjdXETdS0pQAb5dTa05R59zAvLLktRiP7Y1N5zicMFWTp24iDsomMGtOYHnPTLdkIr1xlD10aTZ3YMvTkEAzqquHY4rNXimr-ZB4QldxrBS7c/s16000/20230731_153305.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPOVI2mKPGseAbj5MNMULN4k5-ntbkbjQqeYlMytNWSLUrZAc0V5PjY6tmvw1pLixo6F8Nk8-RMDyOca5a7f_GdGiCNLjXwW_vKyKx0p_Oix8C6d-I8wxz5fgwb1vpzZwvFDSOtG_rKpyzZ3SV1I5eOu4LtbulFXs36z8Gi_nIrIO2OJ5f12pPHxweh4/s690/20230731_155818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPOVI2mKPGseAbj5MNMULN4k5-ntbkbjQqeYlMytNWSLUrZAc0V5PjY6tmvw1pLixo6F8Nk8-RMDyOca5a7f_GdGiCNLjXwW_vKyKx0p_Oix8C6d-I8wxz5fgwb1vpzZwvFDSOtG_rKpyzZ3SV1I5eOu4LtbulFXs36z8Gi_nIrIO2OJ5f12pPHxweh4/s16000/20230731_155818.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk75SYpLLtgQ7diBdAaNopmZOLS4VqbzTI3--xJafd_UpO0GFMrRO4zzicGDo4bddOpDFeHSr6HlMtgCXZtuzEv4xbqXXSGaSxoHUfJiZENDsYGRpdsr_6cc807UY82cuRrej9sz-HwU_cIKIE9IZbJ7g4gq2-abrrcXFZAFy6nTnqWuM4dbWPFJdfXwE/s690/20230731_161742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk75SYpLLtgQ7diBdAaNopmZOLS4VqbzTI3--xJafd_UpO0GFMrRO4zzicGDo4bddOpDFeHSr6HlMtgCXZtuzEv4xbqXXSGaSxoHUfJiZENDsYGRpdsr_6cc807UY82cuRrej9sz-HwU_cIKIE9IZbJ7g4gq2-abrrcXFZAFy6nTnqWuM4dbWPFJdfXwE/s16000/20230731_161742.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><br /></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>St Julians</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to St Julians for lunch and had delicious food at Two Buoys on the river front. In the evenings this is the party capital but during the day it is lovely (and busy) with some great places to eat and shop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk75SYpLLtgQ7diBdAaNopmZOLS4VqbzTI3--xJafd_UpO0GFMrRO4zzicGDo4bddOpDFeHSr6HlMtgCXZtuzEv4xbqXXSGaSxoHUfJiZENDsYGRpdsr_6cc807UY82cuRrej9sz-HwU_cIKIE9IZbJ7g4gq2-abrrcXFZAFy6nTnqWuM4dbWPFJdfXwE/s690/20230731_161742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwa8eCdpSwXXPIHdg5RYfOTgFa0NERlHwd_Axou-jMpyJimvLqVgc_99pQAMpikSRnjiX_TN2drT-I302wgjQP5OVcFrMVosfDkft4x-3l9-SQVdFyJtyczm1cglsNvhGZa1a1mvbHimjOZEytD9GpjmjUcV-VU0d1NrN5fWKWJvID0wGdz0-bQY7v-Vc/s690/20230727_135032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Malta with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwa8eCdpSwXXPIHdg5RYfOTgFa0NERlHwd_Axou-jMpyJimvLqVgc_99pQAMpikSRnjiX_TN2drT-I302wgjQP5OVcFrMVosfDkft4x-3l9-SQVdFyJtyczm1cglsNvhGZa1a1mvbHimjOZEytD9GpjmjUcV-VU0d1NrN5fWKWJvID0wGdz0-bQY7v-Vc/s16000/20230727_135032.jpg" title="Malta with kids" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div>It was our first visit to Malta as a family and I feel like we got a great overview of the country. It was sunny, chilled and beautiful with so much great Italian food, brilliant transport and lovely people.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-10284152997541887302023-08-01T23:30:00.003+01:002023-08-19T16:59:30.646+01:00Nun Night Eleven Year OldYou have grown so much as an 11 year old, in every way. You are the main character in your story, you have an active life away from me and I feel like I am letting go a little bit more each week as you seek out independence and forge your own path. You are confident without me always there, you are capable and you always make me proud.<script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>I think 11 is the last year I will be able to look down at you as you must be around 5 foot 6 and you are wearing a size 9 shoe now. There is still so much youth in your face and the way you walk though that I still see you as a child. 11 was the year you started caring a little more about what you wear (although as long as it is Adidas or a football shirt you still aren't that fussy). It is a weird tween age where you have left behind so much of the child but you still have so much growing to do.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OvIaMP20Aitwg9ABQI9m4dCLLVJb--USODYqm69g5Q_RPifqUZ8RtueYhrZNInuzB_rPIMSpuG51ca7Oda5R0oy1ID4oYbO5HZkGEr7Cz7MiGmr5-QoeCQhnsNI7Iy00FH2dp_2yoK0ZMufLrvXEMSbogkuAsXXU80O4ltI-GQLvRM8xYPrRSjG1Zj0/s690/DSC_0999.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_OvIaMP20Aitwg9ABQI9m4dCLLVJb--USODYqm69g5Q_RPifqUZ8RtueYhrZNInuzB_rPIMSpuG51ca7Oda5R0oy1ID4oYbO5HZkGEr7Cz7MiGmr5-QoeCQhnsNI7Iy00FH2dp_2yoK0ZMufLrvXEMSbogkuAsXXU80O4ltI-GQLvRM8xYPrRSjG1Zj0/s16000/DSC_0999.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>At 11 your passion is football. It's come from nowhere and is all consuming and you want everything to be football based. You wanted the new FIFA game, football shirts and football training gear for your gifts, and of course anything with Liverpool FC on it. I love seeing how enthusiastic you are about it all and how much time you spend outside because of the new hobby.</div><div><br /></div><div>As an 11 year old you have been great company. You can be sensible, helpful and chatty (you can also be none of these things depending on the day of course). You are better at walking away from fights with your siblings (again, depending on the day) and we can see how important for you having your own space is as you reach this next stage in your life.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is the last year before you officially become a teenager and I am looking forward to adventures with you both big and small this year. </span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedSfZWKa9n8UdOs7yYS3WN0jA7xNBtW7Wdw9BaTKCOWt4VPubEVF5gxgkI9kF-va3T2uB-m4_rhMshrrTE06EPPg-oB2b4m8nz98Cv-NutGlRF39HGVk4W8R2D9AU-NcI7tuM5sDFIzhR4OBcqrWtqMb_d7n7hWV0jllC4ymSUy7TPFh01LXoE2wFRQY/s690/20230727_162247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedSfZWKa9n8UdOs7yYS3WN0jA7xNBtW7Wdw9BaTKCOWt4VPubEVF5gxgkI9kF-va3T2uB-m4_rhMshrrTE06EPPg-oB2b4m8nz98Cv-NutGlRF39HGVk4W8R2D9AU-NcI7tuM5sDFIzhR4OBcqrWtqMb_d7n7hWV0jllC4ymSUy7TPFh01LXoE2wFRQY/s16000/20230727_162247.jpg" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I know twelve is going to be a busy year with so much change but I want to stop and enjoy you whilst you are still littler than me, because I know how many lasts are coming as you start needing me less. You are clumsy, frustrating, intelligent, loud and wonderful and no matter how big you get, you will always be my baby.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sleep tight my gorgeous eleven year old, for tomorrow is a big day</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-24891550490094492542023-07-25T05:30:00.001+01:002023-07-25T05:30:00.149+01:00Two Days in Venice on a Budget.Venice has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and I recently had the opportunity to visit. I had been keeping an eye out for cheap flights and managed to find some bargain options so I packed a small bag and flew out early one Thursday morning, returning late Friday night. We found a B&B on the island with breakfast included and I will leave costs below if you are looking to plan something similar.<script type="text/javascript">
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The buses stop just as you arrive as there are no vehicles allowed on the island, boats are the only way to get around other than walking.</div><div><br /></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IabJlYP0tYvO8xweFbuO0M43yIpK9Ef_GKQqBGMR_7qiuHxOIST2KXcjVE9Qv50vEXxnRvieMXKMYamXVU0aptVjQwBtVanMote_RZYoYoI2233FqbZEBP8aqDigfqDkZNVGcguMl2UI1iwlvPo2OOwCgN6jN9jSf-z1-tIo_TgTPVTdnLTh0xFq_2s/s690/20230630_091341.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1IabJlYP0tYvO8xweFbuO0M43yIpK9Ef_GKQqBGMR_7qiuHxOIST2KXcjVE9Qv50vEXxnRvieMXKMYamXVU0aptVjQwBtVanMote_RZYoYoI2233FqbZEBP8aqDigfqDkZNVGcguMl2UI1iwlvPo2OOwCgN6jN9jSf-z1-tIo_TgTPVTdnLTh0xFq_2s/s16000/20230630_091341.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breakfast views from our B&B</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We spent two days exploring on foot and boat. We bought a 24 hour boat pass which meant we could go over to Burano Island -famous for the super colourful houses, and Murano -known for being the island where glass is blown and the best place for shopping for glass. We could also get the boats all over the island and down the grand canal with this.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyMmzSNPqX-So6NsrmWvsrFaI_D8V2Alqm6WuMb8W8arcjX4dIIb7y7it8gRJ-T6wCzTcJCNd7_KGYWGYMiIyht9EsMKSYd2APqxNS07j5PlZ_LxFaDrLBnnBFMzlKcRdOUrnKD-n8uqUP4uZ74g3RNhMbG-Y3HHDaG6t4v0LD6lYkO7blGLUm_jw0n4/s690/20230630_112751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdyMmzSNPqX-So6NsrmWvsrFaI_D8V2Alqm6WuMb8W8arcjX4dIIb7y7it8gRJ-T6wCzTcJCNd7_KGYWGYMiIyht9EsMKSYd2APqxNS07j5PlZ_LxFaDrLBnnBFMzlKcRdOUrnKD-n8uqUP4uZ74g3RNhMbG-Y3HHDaG6t4v0LD6lYkO7blGLUm_jw0n4/s16000/20230630_112751.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XMr4r7UH0Th7aRDe62J3IR-nFP8GGT4Icy7o1GsKDZHSsWVXb3jA826umPHUogsBG17gHy5_X-D163Bz4uyNV8EzybLxNhZ-pXsu5AEQ2YTZxmglETN8po-OqWByeKbU4dE5A2bjPGlC3seA8d2IrAe_ECcaLbWGRkKeaza6r7sctYnUec3mC17_UN8/s690/20230630_112829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XMr4r7UH0Th7aRDe62J3IR-nFP8GGT4Icy7o1GsKDZHSsWVXb3jA826umPHUogsBG17gHy5_X-D163Bz4uyNV8EzybLxNhZ-pXsu5AEQ2YTZxmglETN8po-OqWByeKbU4dE5A2bjPGlC3seA8d2IrAe_ECcaLbWGRkKeaza6r7sctYnUec3mC17_UN8/s16000/20230630_112829.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4OJ5ohiKRy3AUn0eOIik6iMMXAUco-ZdMllafJQHkCFkT4gmYETKaqeyC2o0l26VpuIqv48FMbl1fAY8HlVplAZ0RxIUDXgUei-su184JNmBTrRSIWjMDQG7C1mi1oCZz0U84A-rFS_4C434VDSCWBzcSNi2bIcLbzRrq9qTIUDp94Fw26pA7XZnWns/s690/20230630_113044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4OJ5ohiKRy3AUn0eOIik6iMMXAUco-ZdMllafJQHkCFkT4gmYETKaqeyC2o0l26VpuIqv48FMbl1fAY8HlVplAZ0RxIUDXgUei-su184JNmBTrRSIWjMDQG7C1mi1oCZz0U84A-rFS_4C434VDSCWBzcSNi2bIcLbzRrq9qTIUDp94Fw26pA7XZnWns/s16000/20230630_113044.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>As we were travelling on a budget, we did forego the 80 euro gondala rides and opted for the 2 euro version which took us across the grand canal. It was a much shorter trip but still fun to be rowed on a gondola on the Venetian canal.</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKIRTrPFKHl-YUntaRUKqUeyN4Rtk8k3ayWTFKC6QP9LN1yA35Q-YzqzoGLep8LOm4jeZnq4Jxll7VzO5SKvNpXDEttfgshvyhtS_cyM7jl9OARhQV2iaOLvd8087lS1NwXPixQ221eYKFLF3RX-ryNkBOSAOF8ie1URHBhQIR83BjTvnh-k1mQtm6Yk/s690/20230630_093152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKIRTrPFKHl-YUntaRUKqUeyN4Rtk8k3ayWTFKC6QP9LN1yA35Q-YzqzoGLep8LOm4jeZnq4Jxll7VzO5SKvNpXDEttfgshvyhtS_cyM7jl9OARhQV2iaOLvd8087lS1NwXPixQ221eYKFLF3RX-ryNkBOSAOF8ie1URHBhQIR83BjTvnh-k1mQtm6Yk/s16000/20230630_093152.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our 2 Euro Gondola ride</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Other free activities we did were visit the famously quirky Libreria Acqua Alta - a bookshop with some brilliant book steps and a gondola boat out one exit. We also booked the free <a href="https://www.dfs.com/en/venice/service/rooftop-terrace" target="_blank">rooftop viewing terrace</a> on top of the DFS building which has incredible views out over the city. It does need to be booked 21 days in advance and you get a 15 minute slot but I would highly recommend it. There is so much to see by just walking around the island and my favourite thing was to get lost in the streets.</div><div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQt_XNoak8eS7fwjjtvzhsq8AxVMtRAk5iBYHDkEj2GrQMAji8uFgLx2GFtoEfNllNT_IkXxvm0hvb1-GjSRWnjSCDszINqZsofEjBkBCnvJvhh9BJyWU19-p5XCopOjTxcbGbOrPUlfPvBqyZplb4kSk84r0Whmw6wv-Fo1tFxRA8A6HruOqfb4EkSTM/s690/20230629_145456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQt_XNoak8eS7fwjjtvzhsq8AxVMtRAk5iBYHDkEj2GrQMAji8uFgLx2GFtoEfNllNT_IkXxvm0hvb1-GjSRWnjSCDszINqZsofEjBkBCnvJvhh9BJyWU19-p5XCopOjTxcbGbOrPUlfPvBqyZplb4kSk84r0Whmw6wv-Fo1tFxRA8A6HruOqfb4EkSTM/s16000/20230629_145456.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Views from the free DFS viewing terrace</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We ate all the gelato, pizza and pasta and I can recommend Farini for cheap but delicious pizza on the go and Suso for incredible gelato. Whilst you can spend money on a nice restaraunt, there are plenty of more budget friendly options and we didn't find food too expensive. We stayed in a a b&b in the Cannaregio district and there were some fantastic bakeries in the area. We flew back around 9.30pm on Friday night.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxfqmR8TrB3fNhVhTuaNzD_mNhaqoIYz9wDg4TP2RLMIqx_19_I5FYAYahEJWcTWXOm1yv-NSNA_h3OYbw4MnXvGyQp2DnzzHhl39soefY4jtHXp40-NHsk_nkFkeDy_zOGDiSPlH0slaeNu4L-IHSP8ZDRW2Y5msZ_Ekn48UXjci3mboDKU3OwZmPtk/s690/20230630_170553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxfqmR8TrB3fNhVhTuaNzD_mNhaqoIYz9wDg4TP2RLMIqx_19_I5FYAYahEJWcTWXOm1yv-NSNA_h3OYbw4MnXvGyQp2DnzzHhl39soefY4jtHXp40-NHsk_nkFkeDy_zOGDiSPlH0slaeNu4L-IHSP8ZDRW2Y5msZ_Ekn48UXjci3mboDKU3OwZmPtk/s16000/20230630_170553.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst you could pay a lot of money for a romantic break to this incredible city, it can also be seen on a budget and still enjoyed. Take comfortable walking shoes and avoid buying food and drink in the main square and next to the Rialto bridge.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCiwRZ73iKLXaE-62kQglSLa5Kcv2VLSI-8s3__roFBwvRr-oxSxOfoOh6OKoADL18IianBW96i7vJCWzabnitsh2Vcvq5ajtjpLjZAxqpnUFJQk_5rO-x7DvMk36VhPW3v29HS-AmsgOIYENRPgtCNPXMqec8FmmIZ-19Gmr2wlBqeyk_pAwx1lVZJE/s690/20230630_114621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Venice on a budget" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZCiwRZ73iKLXaE-62kQglSLa5Kcv2VLSI-8s3__roFBwvRr-oxSxOfoOh6OKoADL18IianBW96i7vJCWzabnitsh2Vcvq5ajtjpLjZAxqpnUFJQk_5rO-x7DvMk36VhPW3v29HS-AmsgOIYENRPgtCNPXMqec8FmmIZ-19Gmr2wlBqeyk_pAwx1lVZJE/s16000/20230630_114621.jpg" title="Venice on a budget" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I paid</div><div><br /></div><div>£58 return flights</div><div>£50 for a room in a B&B with breakfast (based on 3 of us sharing a quad room)</div><div>£30 for a nice meal out with a cocktail in a beautiful courtyard restaurant.</div><div>£4 a slice of pizza bigger than my head.</div><div>£25 for a boat pass that gave you 24 hours unlimited travel</div><div>£15 return bus from the airport to the island.</div><div>£2 for a gondola ride across the canal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have you visited Venice before?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-82016440091266493842023-07-21T10:08:00.002+01:002023-07-21T12:44:06.228+01:00A Weekend Glamping with Featherdown FarmsWe arrived at our <a href="https://bit.ly/FDxMummyadventure" target="_blank">Featherdown Farm</a> canvas hideaway in Layer Marney, Essex, in the rain. The older two children were sceptical, the younger ones unsure. We played some games, ate dinner and eventually settled for the night in the (incredibly) comfy beds. The next morning I was prepared for cries of 'I'm bored' and 'there is nothing to do', and I definitely heard those from the tweens who are used to technology and activities all the time. I knew I needed to keep going though so I offered suggestions and let them work it out. <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v9n6fFK-5DB6zwA2fnkeigXH7AgTNRap-qn-z4b6o0Sny2oq1Bt2LJN3jVc2AijbnFobudaPouxcrXig-D4ZWUWiqC89d5u9OE5BAxER9vAasdzy1C53Wu-e8BZOFurCPJKTWBnSYtaf8JMG_Zer_0y3N7GpFrD7t_iXfpfX0L1puX2zNoFK94YEY-Q/s690/DSC_1006.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v9n6fFK-5DB6zwA2fnkeigXH7AgTNRap-qn-z4b6o0Sny2oq1Bt2LJN3jVc2AijbnFobudaPouxcrXig-D4ZWUWiqC89d5u9OE5BAxER9vAasdzy1C53Wu-e8BZOFurCPJKTWBnSYtaf8JMG_Zer_0y3N7GpFrD7t_iXfpfX0L1puX2zNoFK94YEY-Q/s16000/DSC_1006.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArPkqpj5XUVS-y7m5xSunBt5mOVOp5zMb9A3yng9hzIr9um6NkRvKaOrrkOdeKldyK5dX3xyPYWeZHORpb1gKv3EfH_d7CDaFimjCMRusr7RtdbbqZm52P2lTOz7BC7qE7laCVLI78T4pvVpqPppSvmAnyWt0n84u9RrlBIaf6bvRDd-RQ1S4t8EeJz8/s690/DSC_0993.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArPkqpj5XUVS-y7m5xSunBt5mOVOp5zMb9A3yng9hzIr9um6NkRvKaOrrkOdeKldyK5dX3xyPYWeZHORpb1gKv3EfH_d7CDaFimjCMRusr7RtdbbqZm52P2lTOz7BC7qE7laCVLI78T4pvVpqPppSvmAnyWt0n84u9RrlBIaf6bvRDd-RQ1S4t8EeJz8/s16000/DSC_0993.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It didn't take long at all until<span> things changed. Before long their fingernails had turned brown, their hair looked like they had been climbing through hedges and the light of the campfire danced in their eyes. I had looked at what was around locally but that list went unused, we had everything we needed on site. It was such a wonderful opportunity to do very little, but in the best way. I don't know how long I have got before my elder ones take too long to revert to this childhood wildness so it felt like a really special chance to spent this time with them. It was a detox from technology and modern life and a connection with nature that we all needed more than I knew.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg109GBdw7ChXNrm6xQxUOPMD224_EKzcwwSY1J4K8N-BWyUVbOEF-HvfxquvbvfpdY8J83HqWT2rZsRRq1H-Jx_idVqSB_OZYaqwgHrjv-6KSRLGERkVEeN872x3y48CR0GyhGtPDj07980hSYOexHp1oi0a9pXwstPGmWu-Qyn0kEUbryLrQ11mNd4/s690/DSC_1023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg109GBdw7ChXNrm6xQxUOPMD224_EKzcwwSY1J4K8N-BWyUVbOEF-HvfxquvbvfpdY8J83HqWT2rZsRRq1H-Jx_idVqSB_OZYaqwgHrjv-6KSRLGERkVEeN872x3y48CR0GyhGtPDj07980hSYOexHp1oi0a9pXwstPGmWu-Qyn0kEUbryLrQ11mNd4/s16000/DSC_1023.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg109GBdw7ChXNrm6xQxUOPMD224_EKzcwwSY1J4K8N-BWyUVbOEF-HvfxquvbvfpdY8J83HqWT2rZsRRq1H-Jx_idVqSB_OZYaqwgHrjv-6KSRLGERkVEeN872x3y48CR0GyhGtPDj07980hSYOexHp1oi0a9pXwstPGmWu-Qyn0kEUbryLrQ11mNd4/s690/DSC_1023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1qMXEKkgzDg2_GW5ccG1mG-TXxlTGbyvGEZPRhq9ChNOvoZ5TLBN7okw315pQUc2JfHs4s8mdJvC08pAQn8FW6tHHi3LF6lrDP0jQc2rDTl7BB6-8zHM-fv28aBAuU2JGlV29X5uU4kPIGvX70AQWrhbumr1q8ZOas41GX58UXOsMPqEkC93LdZZsHw/s690/DSC_0999.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1qMXEKkgzDg2_GW5ccG1mG-TXxlTGbyvGEZPRhq9ChNOvoZ5TLBN7okw315pQUc2JfHs4s8mdJvC08pAQn8FW6tHHi3LF6lrDP0jQc2rDTl7BB6-8zHM-fv28aBAuU2JGlV29X5uU4kPIGvX70AQWrhbumr1q8ZOas41GX58UXOsMPqEkC93LdZZsHw/s16000/DSC_0999.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We stayed at the Tudor site Layer Marney which is a small site with six canvas hideaways (named after the six wives of Henry VIII). In the mornings we met the farmer at 8am to change the goats hay, feed the sheep and collect the chicken eggs and the children all loved getting stuck in with this. For the rest of the day we alternated between cooking outside of our canvas hideaway, playing table tennis by the wood stores, going to the playground and back to see the animals and sitting around the fires. The children were convinced their food tasted better after being cooked outdoors - even more so as the eggs came from the chickens on the farm. They loved watching the fires, collecting more logs and of course roasting marshmallows over them. They played together, they made friends with the children staying in the other canvas hideaways and they were wonderfully wild for the duration of our stay.</span></div><div><br /><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Dspgm9Brq2MfrcdsGLIutSde9NcDoW6SNY33SXbEoOnshCUNw6u16mgJAUc_H_BgKGrAyRwlIn4WWkXpLMHTJiy3sgGr-V8Th08xr9-QClvpTTMvwhqALz-d007kmWK1nzmOIwIVDgBFgVxVyGmimxvWIOz3xIyD0Gfbapu8zgshS-v_VVFxiwhWeY/s690/DSC_0953.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Dspgm9Brq2MfrcdsGLIutSde9NcDoW6SNY33SXbEoOnshCUNw6u16mgJAUc_H_BgKGrAyRwlIn4WWkXpLMHTJiy3sgGr-V8Th08xr9-QClvpTTMvwhqALz-d007kmWK1nzmOIwIVDgBFgVxVyGmimxvWIOz3xIyD0Gfbapu8zgshS-v_VVFxiwhWeY/s16000/DSC_0953.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFBQ4JkmdvY6VPvEyaN7ZZ1OKZmSWrhWr40iulifsSyfI9tftufdwap0RWMH_SP2zFJuQccLHj1ZQymJpvACo3rQUz7f9UwvHjBFpXC746zQkox6RmRVql78UPEQgO7t1gUPq-26UVbu4L-zPAGEEvGEeEThUTjBKO-qZxjmHle5MyyPK0CUjy5QCxnU/s690/DSC_1026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpFBQ4JkmdvY6VPvEyaN7ZZ1OKZmSWrhWr40iulifsSyfI9tftufdwap0RWMH_SP2zFJuQccLHj1ZQymJpvACo3rQUz7f9UwvHjBFpXC746zQkox6RmRVql78UPEQgO7t1gUPq-26UVbu4L-zPAGEEvGEeEThUTjBKO-qZxjmHle5MyyPK0CUjy5QCxnU/s16000/DSC_1026.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span>Our trip had been timed to coordinate with the Tudor Fayre being held at Layer Marney tower on the Sunday and there was a pass for the tower in our guidebook for everyone to use. The fayre was fantastic, with so many people dressed up demonstrating Tudor crafts and skills like weaving and arrow making. There was live music, lots of games for the children to try out and birds of prey to admire. All the children played 'the game with no name' with a Tudor man and raced wooden horses. I was delighted to see how reasonably priced the gift shop was as we love to bring home a souvenir and they enjoyed choosing something each.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1amzCCqPgNVxENkfTyo-aOmlPWwq77LFagCgExQW4R-j1CsTVxInRCMwKhAGUE3HF2swDcx7QRW5o0-XNDCLnThX7WG0xVxPwen6cm3f6NZI0Y7ScvkFgBlJeIaPZO67i-FD7q9ieZF0PhnnSj7uyIu1K80jDoSqJaAKJ_Q7RPdaTdRo0qFLvYnTnIAE/s690/DSC_1010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1amzCCqPgNVxENkfTyo-aOmlPWwq77LFagCgExQW4R-j1CsTVxInRCMwKhAGUE3HF2swDcx7QRW5o0-XNDCLnThX7WG0xVxPwen6cm3f6NZI0Y7ScvkFgBlJeIaPZO67i-FD7q9ieZF0PhnnSj7uyIu1K80jDoSqJaAKJ_Q7RPdaTdRo0qFLvYnTnIAE/s16000/DSC_1010.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1amzCCqPgNVxENkfTyo-aOmlPWwq77LFagCgExQW4R-j1CsTVxInRCMwKhAGUE3HF2swDcx7QRW5o0-XNDCLnThX7WG0xVxPwen6cm3f6NZI0Y7ScvkFgBlJeIaPZO67i-FD7q9ieZF0PhnnSj7uyIu1K80jDoSqJaAKJ_Q7RPdaTdRo0qFLvYnTnIAE/s690/DSC_1010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtytjunSSXXm9iM_yhpr3mvqb5D7tF43Vw7dh0l_WOLAvwoRLBXVS2Je-jjXC7McKcv_xGRhHMBuJ1MAAE-rb1wl_oHwUnZeANlYG6KIX3-7zNAhUcvugtl638kI4hEZvEUJMjW2bjycflrqbVmUwA-6GzaOoZGFPRUAE6S4opo20XMGjZCoWj93FOi4/s690/DSC_0961.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXtytjunSSXXm9iM_yhpr3mvqb5D7tF43Vw7dh0l_WOLAvwoRLBXVS2Je-jjXC7McKcv_xGRhHMBuJ1MAAE-rb1wl_oHwUnZeANlYG6KIX3-7zNAhUcvugtl638kI4hEZvEUJMjW2bjycflrqbVmUwA-6GzaOoZGFPRUAE6S4opo20XMGjZCoWj93FOi4/s16000/DSC_0961.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Our canvas hideaway was a great size for the six of us (Due to work commitments it was just the five children and I). It is divided into three rooms, one with a double bed, one with bunk beds and then the cupboard bed which was a brilliant den in the day if they wanted to chill out. All of the beds had incredibly comfortable mattresses and warm duvets provided. As we had booked with a baby we had a cot set up in my room too. We had a toilet in our canvas hideaway and running water in the kitchen area, a table with enough chairs for us all, a sofa and a log burner in the middle of the room which we used to warm the hideaway and to boil the kettle. Outside we had a private hot shower, a fire pit and a wood stove which we cooked on. The hideaways were well spaced out so we had lots of privacy.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTmsuc__2cI2kKgbO4CTQaLNh5VM7-sqzYACErHIFELcE4Kcm904zgUFRgLozbW-zSu108rGoyyZogfWtuMkSu5ehan8sG3L0XcHcaL2tY0nSPxNrjY718J2SqKp2laP62QIds0fkSg3TwrzkxLRg40Cz_PG4qdAyRKRiV86nDnNbonwIINjqkFZcWwE/s690/DSC_0973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTmsuc__2cI2kKgbO4CTQaLNh5VM7-sqzYACErHIFELcE4Kcm904zgUFRgLozbW-zSu108rGoyyZogfWtuMkSu5ehan8sG3L0XcHcaL2tY0nSPxNrjY718J2SqKp2laP62QIds0fkSg3TwrzkxLRg40Cz_PG4qdAyRKRiV86nDnNbonwIINjqkFZcWwE/s16000/DSC_0973.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div>We arrived home late on Sunday evening smelling strongly of smoke with a bin bag full of dirty clothes, dirty fingernails and with a sense of contentment from a weekend well spent. There are <a href="https://bit.ly/FDxMummyadventure" target="_blank">Featherdown Farms</a> all over the UK with availability for this summer (and dates released for next summer too). I thought this would be the ideal getaway for my animal loving seven year old but it was exactly what my tweens needed too. Rex at 20 months was just delighted by the freedom and space as well and we definitely plan to visit again in the future.</div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTsVujjAmjxqJYsJ_hMMgqOequ9ED5y_m-ddZuUA9fWTO01EXlrkGkwdvlHxnqHNmE_yST6GrHeaZaJA5IjPdU3zMz6vYscDg1JOyofrhvTqfpAOInlUBOMVYy3HD0VNekM0Gc2_TPqN4dn1awjZ8o0EOj_T_j1nP5RBIBrDCx6cfWXUlFUEFzH7WAho/s690/20230715_085345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTsVujjAmjxqJYsJ_hMMgqOequ9ED5y_m-ddZuUA9fWTO01EXlrkGkwdvlHxnqHNmE_yST6GrHeaZaJA5IjPdU3zMz6vYscDg1JOyofrhvTqfpAOInlUBOMVYy3HD0VNekM0Gc2_TPqN4dn1awjZ8o0EOj_T_j1nP5RBIBrDCx6cfWXUlFUEFzH7WAho/s16000/20230715_085345.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div><span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJKL1h71K3wQSHwC9YP9U5KZsNcKvWI069BGOnrl1D6N--RRN473yGMzT9A4fZdb1KoHe9NAcxGEVIUecxwzPGIr-5MxtXCzFiL2F1MbuBNV7yg9cB9EbrjB1UrJYjVwmXPxoF9w2ILs5dOc1c99sfgawe3oXCL8HNLWmQiGQmdNcRX4maO69YDWYTns/s690/DSC_0981.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyJKL1h71K3wQSHwC9YP9U5KZsNcKvWI069BGOnrl1D6N--RRN473yGMzT9A4fZdb1KoHe9NAcxGEVIUecxwzPGIr-5MxtXCzFiL2F1MbuBNV7yg9cB9EbrjB1UrJYjVwmXPxoF9w2ILs5dOc1c99sfgawe3oXCL8HNLWmQiGQmdNcRX4maO69YDWYTns/s16000/DSC_0981.jpg" title="featherdown farms, layer marney, glamping with kids" /></a></div></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-41994280483459200032023-06-26T22:41:00.001+01:002023-06-26T22:41:29.388+01:00The Night Before SevenYou have been counting down to your birthday since Alexa told you it was 100 days away and I can't wait to see your excitement in the morning when the day is finally here. We have a badge ready for you to wear to school tomorrow and a party with your friends planned for this weekend.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-zP1WSUOSd2LC6LCXhmsHQF0fqSQpfaphF_MTvcuzBX9H75iHqaZlVpYH-Z5aP7eubiwwKENSf0pSOvdAGmxYKNJIazhVzm8FUohy4ryCKyTnUjTM6-arua8TbnHzODUEUmQK53XdE2CHAlvvAphtwaUHNGJWt0DmNfFD6RwstVD-A9IFzSIgKvXQb4/s690/DSC_0804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG-zP1WSUOSd2LC6LCXhmsHQF0fqSQpfaphF_MTvcuzBX9H75iHqaZlVpYH-Z5aP7eubiwwKENSf0pSOvdAGmxYKNJIazhVzm8FUohy4ryCKyTnUjTM6-arua8TbnHzODUEUmQK53XdE2CHAlvvAphtwaUHNGJWt0DmNfFD6RwstVD-A9IFzSIgKvXQb4/s16000/DSC_0804.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>Six was the year you seemed to finally grow after being small for so long. You are still one of the shortest in your year, but your limbs seem to be stretching out and all the clothes that always seemed too big are now looking short. Six is your last year at infant school and you are getting ready to leave it behind next month and start at a new one in September. </div><div><br /></div><div>Six was the year dogs were finally knocked off the top of your 'favourite things' list (although you would still love to have one as a pet). Animals are still your biggest interest, but Izzy's Koala World has pushed the Australian marsupial up to top spot on your list. It is an ever changing top 10 animals list and so I wouldn't want to try and write it down as it may have changed by tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAryk_vlXEErcIWEEje_Cy99PWtcOsF1y8b87PTdd5OsSRE_gkEAXuPWB_hpjDYt1G2c4qBmKYbfkSssrz_IdNCaMFB5oSraXhv--pKCalik2Bj3KQ5VpsKCdLX1kIvWQ7cyo-W1OXIgqlSCrAmqkYktvOf0N_xX4bGj8ZZmu1tkOms0yAhy4ipoaR-04/s690/DSC_0746-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAryk_vlXEErcIWEEje_Cy99PWtcOsF1y8b87PTdd5OsSRE_gkEAXuPWB_hpjDYt1G2c4qBmKYbfkSssrz_IdNCaMFB5oSraXhv--pKCalik2Bj3KQ5VpsKCdLX1kIvWQ7cyo-W1OXIgqlSCrAmqkYktvOf0N_xX4bGj8ZZmu1tkOms0yAhy4ipoaR-04/s16000/DSC_0746-2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Rex is still your favourite brother and you are excited to see him every time we collect you from school. You look up to Dylan a lot too and like to support the same football team as him. I think you quite enjoy being the only girl in a gang of boys.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You are kind and creative, messy and wild, so very girly and one of the boys all at the same time. You are observant, motivated and full of joy and spending time with you is a privilege. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb-XYYaNRncDhktZlwcoJJaDCXjPPIXOZM2uyTprMwSOTThGDMB_Ive6f49y6zGflhIBaXsyxuuAXhX9OJQK-vcHjmynH-5ksWjS2MxSwf58IcCt2atkbD0TW6CTmc73EqV2K8O_xxXXDypMqxlYv4vWmEbJeJqdN0XaLHfwRkyV8tNbDERIevhZxmV8/s690/DSC_0740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCb-XYYaNRncDhktZlwcoJJaDCXjPPIXOZM2uyTprMwSOTThGDMB_Ive6f49y6zGflhIBaXsyxuuAXhX9OJQK-vcHjmynH-5ksWjS2MxSwf58IcCt2atkbD0TW6CTmc73EqV2K8O_xxXXDypMqxlYv4vWmEbJeJqdN0XaLHfwRkyV8tNbDERIevhZxmV8/s16000/DSC_0740.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I can't wait to see what seven is going to bring! But before the adventures of seven begin I want to stop for a minute and soak up everything you are now. The freckles that pop out as soon as the sun starts shining, the love of that black velour sequin dress - even when it is completely </span>inappropriate<span style="font-family: inherit;"> to wear, the way everything is special and needs to be kept, including the back of a </span>receipt<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that we played noughts and crosses on. I want to remember the way you always wait for your friend to be picked up from school so you can walk home together, the way you want to look after me and the way you know your own mind so completely.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">You will never be this small again. The clocks will move forward and so will you but I never want to forget this wonderful stage in your life.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Baby girl, you are more loved than you will ever know</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">xx</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zpA-MFCc7rYaNkRA7RwloLgmp_-cKOblXTQKJLK17SYSp7myTkvCyYnpB62rVqwMuS1py7C_wKnJAE3xXRihGMomYPq0Y2__bmj3i6BZ0GgKGLJsKGTRi8XRlpDvzckSS8cMXdtMApEoH1caRpxctkGjlez7Smzy2uAfp8TblxBtvv7V0MFlMsJyhlA/s690/20230501_143324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zpA-MFCc7rYaNkRA7RwloLgmp_-cKOblXTQKJLK17SYSp7myTkvCyYnpB62rVqwMuS1py7C_wKnJAE3xXRihGMomYPq0Y2__bmj3i6BZ0GgKGLJsKGTRi8XRlpDvzckSS8cMXdtMApEoH1caRpxctkGjlez7Smzy2uAfp8TblxBtvv7V0MFlMsJyhlA/s16000/20230501_143324.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></div></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-1412436385380318162023-05-29T11:28:00.000+01:002023-05-29T11:28:12.842+01:00Hand Luggage Only Travel Tips.<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">Travelling with hand luggage only has become increasingly popular among families seeking convenience, flexibility, and a stress-free holiday experience and it is my favourite way to travel now. Packing light means never having to worry about missing bags on a flight, and having plenty of space in the car for a UK break (crucial when we already fill up all 7 seats in our car!). Prioritising items that work well from day to night and are versatile is important for both adults and children and we worked with <a href="https://www.very.co.uk/" target="_blank">Very</a> to choose some items for Cora and I that are perfect for this</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MnSVSYhqUQB4fxuQH7C2nYK9NFSDJHVPDBXhR2qVdBbsySQNYC-tLW2KRah6D3L_RbzY7WhKrhNeepWfITqjenIlX9Wd7kVoCpQf7tGKOqj_SnM_VK6GUsO_eyVp3DDQHIZK9AybKnWlA8dT6rBW4sc0Mj8UZiK8vLlocuacB9wUJ1YIdtQmTC7Y/s690/DSC_0636.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="https://www.very.co.uk/" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MnSVSYhqUQB4fxuQH7C2nYK9NFSDJHVPDBXhR2qVdBbsySQNYC-tLW2KRah6D3L_RbzY7WhKrhNeepWfITqjenIlX9Wd7kVoCpQf7tGKOqj_SnM_VK6GUsO_eyVp3DDQHIZK9AybKnWlA8dT6rBW4sc0Mj8UZiK8vLlocuacB9wUJ1YIdtQmTC7Y/s16000/DSC_0636.jpg" title="https://www.very.co.uk/" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">When travelling with limited luggage space, it's crucial to choose items that work well for both day and night. Both parents and children can benefit from packing multi-functional pieces that can be dressed up or down, allowing for maximum versatility. A few essential items for us include:</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">1) The Great White Dress</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">
A white dress is a timeless and versatile piece that can be easily accessorized to create a variety of looks. Pair it with sandals and a sunhat for a day on the beach, then add a jacket and swap the beach bag for a bright statement bag for a nice dinner out in the evening. This versatile dress can be adapted to suit any occasion and is a holiday staple for Cora and I. Very have an extensive collection of <a href="https://www.very.co.uk/women/dresses/white/e/b/1655,6846.end" target="_blank">white dresses</a> in both the adults and child's section and you will find both the dresses we are wearing there.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; 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--tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu2iJQ21BgTWq-JwJb7WDPmzzDiPUMICHaVytE5xSK0PqOSJEQOjLdod8dW84AXkwGMaq-7a-Dhfb_gEabZEZIuB9VV8ZdSP4_8AGKcatD81wGGdwcFqWpWRI8qLhXNZrv4toaH1f_08V9sYnJhOOqMfv6FF7mbcoQwUvV880z8n700TBv64FI_2U/s690/DSC_0696.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgu2iJQ21BgTWq-JwJb7WDPmzzDiPUMICHaVytE5xSK0PqOSJEQOjLdod8dW84AXkwGMaq-7a-Dhfb_gEabZEZIuB9VV8ZdSP4_8AGKcatD81wGGdwcFqWpWRI8qLhXNZrv4toaH1f_08V9sYnJhOOqMfv6FF7mbcoQwUvV880z8n700TBv64FI_2U/s16000/DSC_0696.jpg" title="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">2) A Jacket That Goes With Everything</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; 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Travelling light for us means choosing one jacket that will go with everything and a denim jacket is perfect for that. As the temperature drops in the evening we can cover up and keep warm. Opting for a neutral colour that can be paired with various outfits makes sense. These jackets are both from Very's own range and go well with shorts and t-shirts or a nice dress so are our holiday staple. Cora loves that we have matchy too (I am a bit jealous of her little frills)!</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTWiwb19EmpvLcJAPVaU6fyQp0-POWzZ-uD31BE8QTo3aiSuFVTNGjByhKVmt1TtkOR64wWMU9_K3q4obP2eDlmVoBAnWGyNRhJbxHPlP4nz-WqbTcMyCu8hmpJufrMrkaFgFa4Oqp0c6Zon75lXW6c-vONpWkh9xMztgdqDTyEfF9w_lk4j7Ysio/s690/DSC_0748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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--tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;">3) Stylish Footwear</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; 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We usually choose to travel in trainers and pack a pair of sandals as they are smaller and lighter to fit in our bag. For Cora and I, they need to be secure enough for adventures, comfy enough for every day wear and pretty enough to work in the evenings too. I went for some neutral coloured Teva sandals which go with everything and are supportive and Cora's colourful <a href="https://www.very.co.uk/child-baby/shoes-boots/e/b/2499.end" target="_blank">girl's shoes</a> go with her bright taste and look nice in the evenings. Important tip before packing - make sure you wear your shoes in, or make sure they are comfy before you choose them!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBd71cD2RMRNdeyANFwMLqDlUXwIxCR9N4EqLXRtnDooY88nJcub3WU-78nWHlQlqVfmPnwf9_0_LKgmwvUFpXueKGJtb0ATGBhlXtRCQ1MZmNLTvfJKx6DAInI1xP-x3Fu1uOccuqO17uLApAGsdFkGS1hbA-GyRJ8LH84iN4g2gjpcKAveJspFrQ/s690/DSC_0766.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBd71cD2RMRNdeyANFwMLqDlUXwIxCR9N4EqLXRtnDooY88nJcub3WU-78nWHlQlqVfmPnwf9_0_LKgmwvUFpXueKGJtb0ATGBhlXtRCQ1MZmNLTvfJKx6DAInI1xP-x3Fu1uOccuqO17uLApAGsdFkGS1hbA-GyRJ8LH84iN4g2gjpcKAveJspFrQ/s16000/DSC_0766.jpg" title="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" /></a></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo56lgJ5zoZfrHcRauVwt91RTUtFrMaCKpN0MvYmfbx3JuE62ohcTPI5bkzL-9D2URQagf7ohvGE9deVTe6_ZAA1lwQDBnUWHua-tii56MrlBkHbB3oHAoF9_SLMbrqW-kzxdWgKACLfPB52pkukzqJV937jkxxraNix0xZbJaJKogydE7ZVmcfYo/s690/DSC_0746.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzo56lgJ5zoZfrHcRauVwt91RTUtFrMaCKpN0MvYmfbx3JuE62ohcTPI5bkzL-9D2URQagf7ohvGE9deVTe6_ZAA1lwQDBnUWHua-tii56MrlBkHbB3oHAoF9_SLMbrqW-kzxdWgKACLfPB52pkukzqJV937jkxxraNix0xZbJaJKogydE7ZVmcfYo/s16000/DSC_0746.jpg" title="Very summer clothing, travel packing hacks" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You can find all the items Cora and I are wearing on the <a href="https://www.very.co.uk/" target="_blank">Very website</a>. Let me know if you have any hand luggage only trips planned and what your essentials are! <p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL0ZiCq1gQE6Lv4xXyKtQJzVkmBIZqZp9baZYQ24Uj9XwLLzWCKg2P-pDZVRsMM9X36wb4BMoXfLF8vOyEn9QnoVvn_9D2PkA8LGsqc2eho6hc1XTSzE2Hhsubp_RW3alpx7eF0aJDS6SoBgzUI8kiC-0nMICQDH8g4IYTt-1_ug7e35l7wPzYHRFl/s690/DSC_0777.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We spent most of our time at <a href="https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en" target="_blank">Port Aventura </a>and <a href="https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en/ferrari-land" target="_blank">Ferrari Land</a>, two theme parks that are sure to keep children of all ages (and parents) entertained.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihp5SFW5-S-mUwRh9adhuDRNbaFamU7i6GO3SheUlk_ClYb9eyyxQ44fobyHF3PUZ5Tdpw4gdPDDHnBEgq5gSe34ts9ax-xX0udJN6UDcDJjaI8dYF1IuKJSGgJiqDfUVXHomvan4oG79ehlAcKyGnAXpKvBUHxw9tDwb2vQQzX9AnfM0MnhBhirll/s690/20230413_160822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihp5SFW5-S-mUwRh9adhuDRNbaFamU7i6GO3SheUlk_ClYb9eyyxQ44fobyHF3PUZ5Tdpw4gdPDDHnBEgq5gSe34ts9ax-xX0udJN6UDcDJjaI8dYF1IuKJSGgJiqDfUVXHomvan4oG79ehlAcKyGnAXpKvBUHxw9tDwb2vQQzX9AnfM0MnhBhirll/s16000/20230413_160822.jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>One of the best things about Salou is its proximity to the beach. We balanced the busy days in the theme parks with a quieter one at the local beach, which was only a couple of minutes walk from our hotel. The sand was soft and white and during the Easter holidays it was so quiet. The seafront and town were full of souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes and some beautiful fountains. It wasn't quite warm enough for sea swimming in my opinion but we all had a paddle.<p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaspPYO6bMHZCy0CABTnD4z16m6Vo7XODIrdhp8T_ZZSDftutRVBLvst19260tC_tRxeYOjHjs9SawGw3acpFnxL7hdKGD_ZjH7Iwju_x9aXVLeOFWTimVH7J36PTBgCJwuKuYc5t93gDTZPpLnAlsH0V1mAN5_cSg6yuymPYK_nZrHEncfwcbFGZi/s690/20230413_170755(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaspPYO6bMHZCy0CABTnD4z16m6Vo7XODIrdhp8T_ZZSDftutRVBLvst19260tC_tRxeYOjHjs9SawGw3acpFnxL7hdKGD_ZjH7Iwju_x9aXVLeOFWTimVH7J36PTBgCJwuKuYc5t93gDTZPpLnAlsH0V1mAN5_cSg6yuymPYK_nZrHEncfwcbFGZi/s16000/20230413_170755(0).jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Salou is definitely a tourist destination and there are so many hotels to choose from. Our hotel had a huge pool with some fun water slides and plenty of sun loungers for relaxing. The kids could spend hours swimming and playing, and we could easily keep an eye on them while enjoying the sun (or chasing a toddler around). There was also a playground, games room and mini soft play for younger children as well as entertainment during the days and evenings. I imagine it gets very busy in the summer months but during our stay it was quiet. The restaurant on site is a buffet so you can book the hotel as an all inclusive or with just breakfast like we did.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4tMqPbYiudLGBA9s-EU9h6WwJknpXdXNQF49zoAxsb3CaNVr6gI0RsGZ1Ptf6gXUG29THfsLL5SKVKBQLdUxnyaK8czO-LGR6q5F05_BzOFn9TGAbbwUUyGzrrB0MHPva-xuUwRr6U33xHUquDpD84NusXdCyHuSHH-B9urbhM-k5oZtA7I3X3-b/s690/20230413_112141.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4tMqPbYiudLGBA9s-EU9h6WwJknpXdXNQF49zoAxsb3CaNVr6gI0RsGZ1Ptf6gXUG29THfsLL5SKVKBQLdUxnyaK8czO-LGR6q5F05_BzOFn9TGAbbwUUyGzrrB0MHPva-xuUwRr6U33xHUquDpD84NusXdCyHuSHH-B9urbhM-k5oZtA7I3X3-b/s16000/20230413_112141.jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">One of the things I appreciated most about Salou was how child-friendly the town is, even late in the evening. There were always families out and about, enjoying the many shops, cafes, and restaurants. We never felt unsafe or unwelcome, which made our trip that much more enjoyable. We ate out in the evenings and I can highly recommend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theguinnesssalou" target="_blank">The Guiness Tavern</a> which did excellent food and catered well for vegetarians and vegans.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Of course, the highlight of our trip was visiting<a href="https://www.portaventuraworld.com/en" target="_blank"> PortAventura and Ferrari Land</a>. There were so many thrilling rides and attractions to explore, and we loved every minute of it. From the adrenaline-pumping roller coasters to the interactive 4D experiences, there was something for everyone. Whilst the bigger kids went on the fastest rides and were being spun upside down, Rex and I could have a wander through Sesame Street Land and we even found some rides that he could go on (Some of them had no minimum height but you had to prove that your child could walk to go on them). </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgK4HMH1pX_Mw9hjwo-Yox9ZqXFWiR9JrKr7_tsRTOHgZcFry8H7zrJzrF-az8MHf6Z59y5X57btyEItFGRyMEragFeSfSyqLJyGPqKP030dw-LEOUH4XqTsRmXPDzKOSOhg-WBOEBYBfS6FdXbeV4MsAFys07lZt3jVVAqWlcAWd_H0YcJKFa7EYJ/s690/20230414_152509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgK4HMH1pX_Mw9hjwo-Yox9ZqXFWiR9JrKr7_tsRTOHgZcFry8H7zrJzrF-az8MHf6Z59y5X57btyEItFGRyMEragFeSfSyqLJyGPqKP030dw-LEOUH4XqTsRmXPDzKOSOhg-WBOEBYBfS6FdXbeV4MsAFys07lZt3jVVAqWlcAWd_H0YcJKFa7EYJ/s16000/20230414_152509.jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We also enjoyed exploring the different themed areas of the parks, like the Wild West and Mediterranea. The attention to detail was impressive, and we felt like we were transported to a different world. When we needed a break from the rides, there were plenty of snack stands to refuel and recharge and there were shops dotted around for buying souvenirs.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUIGju5RW1hqCebTRrMp8CfWC6qfDbDWUUsg3FTewh8BvYmMFWd8OOFSEm4-blvz4z6mVfSh5T0u0LKJpj0yfL00qLMtt2mNHzKenhePOIY5F0LxFTNfE7vsDaC0RfWIGsmsFPdsrV4_UM_1qrKyjXIb4LWhvoSsQjkOcS2Wm29PCH4KCJIWuKMtx/s690/20230414_153342.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuUIGju5RW1hqCebTRrMp8CfWC6qfDbDWUUsg3FTewh8BvYmMFWd8OOFSEm4-blvz4z6mVfSh5T0u0LKJpj0yfL00qLMtt2mNHzKenhePOIY5F0LxFTNfE7vsDaC0RfWIGsmsFPdsrV4_UM_1qrKyjXIb4LWhvoSsQjkOcS2Wm29PCH4KCJIWuKMtx/s16000/20230414_153342.jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ferrari Land boasts Red Force, a ride that goes from 0-180km in only 5 seconds and that Rex couldn't take his eyes off of. The park was open from 4pm-10pm during our visit and there are shows and exhibits as well as rides for all ages. Tickets are available that cover both parks and we chose a two day-two park ticket.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbktbHoiWs1EQarddI1IMl__iJHfsSH80A9MgQJYyqOA7fFDlSsuDYhRZ8L5mrTWwtomsZqF_PU4l2JOQn4iDUdhMvjDBKDhTJe0WABd1XymA3q8897zOPK9U2sGbwheaK0Wtj0MLmsWpQ31BgUvAr7y6zKDEIRHvgjCFac5Z7tcnVplm3e2isuF5W/s690/20230415_204923(0).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbktbHoiWs1EQarddI1IMl__iJHfsSH80A9MgQJYyqOA7fFDlSsuDYhRZ8L5mrTWwtomsZqF_PU4l2JOQn4iDUdhMvjDBKDhTJe0WABd1XymA3q8897zOPK9U2sGbwheaK0Wtj0MLmsWpQ31BgUvAr7y6zKDEIRHvgjCFac5Z7tcnVplm3e2isuF5W/s16000/20230415_204923(0).jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Overall, Salou is an excellent holiday destination for families with children, especially tweens. The proximity to the beach, the numerous hotels with great pools, and the child-friendly atmosphere of the town all make for a fantastic family vacation. With PortAventura and Ferrari Land right on your doorstep, theme park lovers are guaranteed an unforgettable time. If we had longer in Salou we would have loved to travel an hour up the coast for a day trip to Barcelona and to explore more of Catalunya.<p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-s0BenaEiEPDu9G8_WMDjtveYGmuqzq6045ibSlI8p7Vyx8kBsQXbEhC6LpvFYCekVBfvH0P9Puxrf1EC0i0b0klW9Ve1KjHEfz87Gus3JKcEQW1BwhHOH_UUx_42KGk1CH5-w0ZDdzYxGD42z3NN1NY4F7Ld_O-IoJpJxfzhfDB6QoL1IAqpGSU/s690/20230414_194755.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salou with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-s0BenaEiEPDu9G8_WMDjtveYGmuqzq6045ibSlI8p7Vyx8kBsQXbEhC6LpvFYCekVBfvH0P9Puxrf1EC0i0b0klW9Ve1KjHEfz87Gus3JKcEQW1BwhHOH_UUx_42KGk1CH5-w0ZDdzYxGD42z3NN1NY4F7Ld_O-IoJpJxfzhfDB6QoL1IAqpGSU/s16000/20230414_194755.jpg" title="Salou with children" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We stayed in </span></span><a href="https://www.hoteljaimeprimero.com/en/" style="color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">Hotel Jaime 1</a><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and booked as a package. As the weather isn't guaranteed over Easter time the prices are cheaper than peak, so I paid around £500 in total for Myself and the three children which covered our flights, accommodation and breakfast for our 3 night stay. It was between 20 - 25 degrees during the day but dropped down in the evenings.</span></span></i></span></p><script type="text/javascript">
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</script>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-19539781669329962892023-05-09T11:12:00.002+01:002023-05-09T11:12:32.172+01:00Our 3 Day Ibiza with Kids Itinerary<p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">If you're planning a family holiday to Ibiza, you might be wondering how to make the most of your time on the island. I recently visited Ibiza with my three youngest (aged 1, 6 and 8 years old) and my sister and this is our itinerary;</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We caught an evening flight to Ibiza and went straight to our hotel in Sant Antonio to sleep. We were travelling on a small budget so we stayed in the <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/hostal-anibal.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggI46AdIM1gEaFCIAQGYAQm4ARfIAQzYAQHoAQH4AQOIAgGoAgO4AtWKtaIGwAIB0gIkYjNjYjUwNzktMzIyYy00ZGIyLTkxYWQtY2JkZjM0MjIwNmJm2AIF4AIB&label=postbooking_confpage&auth_success=1&sid=e0bbb030add10fc8e29be470a2bbadd0&aid=304142" target="_blank">Hostal Anibal</a> which was a basic 2 star hotel with clean rooms, a pool and a bar that served food and drink. It was £120 in total for three nights in a room and I would stay again. There are plenty of other options in this family friendly area if you have a bigger budget.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlataukszNdkLke-5DeZ7X_dJjo_ng1GH3UP0XxgULZnEF7xMOjPyKhVI2SiUdS5-wTsF-5zaC8sum0SAc60GhPcpXQtiq8-Wm2tDK89nEZuFtl1892QI-HqHFGgNyIwD1X8IhoOdJ_kgK0Ldaua-i1L64jqCkrwMPCG1T29yA6K2afsFIsqaL72f/s690/20230411_125646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlataukszNdkLke-5DeZ7X_dJjo_ng1GH3UP0XxgULZnEF7xMOjPyKhVI2SiUdS5-wTsF-5zaC8sum0SAc60GhPcpXQtiq8-Wm2tDK89nEZuFtl1892QI-HqHFGgNyIwD1X8IhoOdJ_kgK0Ldaua-i1L64jqCkrwMPCG1T29yA6K2afsFIsqaL72f/s320/20230411_125646.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Day 1 : Sant Antonio</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">We were eager to start exploring the beautiful island of Ibiza. Our first day was spent in the charming area of Sant Antonio and the seafront was only a few minutes walk from our hotel. We decided to take a stroll along the front and discovered many parks that were perfect for the children to play in. It was around 21 degrees which felt so warm after the English weather, so we couldn't resist having a paddle in the sea and collecting shells along the beach.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For lunch, we chose a local restaurant where we could dine outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. There were playgrounds next to many of the </span></span><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">restaurants</span></span><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> so the children could play whilst they waited -something we really appreciated! We then browsed the shops and bought some souvenirs before heading back to our hotel for a swim in the pool and some quiet time. </span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the evening, we made our way on foot to the sunset strip to watch the sun set. As most of the clubs and bars weren't open yet, there was plenty of space to sit with a picnic and watch the sun going down and the kids loved climbing in the rocks. I think in the height of the season this is an area you need to pay to enjoy as the decking is all used by the bars but over the Easter holidays you can bring your own food and drink and enjoy the views for free.</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VcSe6vJMec9OxhgjW9lxc1GRe3p7DERkGpjZ4O0dP_LQo7wAa9sQH7z_Nalf8NQqeojSkJMTaWRhggjHGrH0K2nAB5KtZdLJ-ADsdFxs_DwOojiAd9hfbHyUTxSKSjhgXIAC9S5wJRQXq8y6zkV3pcW547OoENBNn5qE2mhB2047tQJE8ImFeoHi/s690/itinerary.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_VcSe6vJMec9OxhgjW9lxc1GRe3p7DERkGpjZ4O0dP_LQo7wAa9sQH7z_Nalf8NQqeojSkJMTaWRhggjHGrH0K2nAB5KtZdLJ-ADsdFxs_DwOojiAd9hfbHyUTxSKSjhgXIAC9S5wJRQXq8y6zkV3pcW547OoENBNn5qE2mhB2047tQJE8ImFeoHi/s320/itinerary.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Day 2: Abandoned Festival Club and Ibiza Old Town</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The next day, we decided to explore some of the historical and cultural aspects of the island. We drove to the abandoned festival club and were blown away by the graffiti art that covered the walls. The children were fascinated by the vibrant colours and designs. This wasn't the most toddler friendly area as the ground is uneven and there is lots of rubble, but the 6 and 8 year old just loved exploring. We took plenty of photos to remember this unique experience. It isn't easy to reach unless you have a hire car but is well worth the trip. We only saw one other family the whole time we were there.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_JWvcwe786g0fxxOhALuORnISjp1dcOCfkJe4nzxwyambYJ5k50jxu309Kyas4MRrrG685YwvqkeHYDAJn3BgCPaXLN-YL8mho67LQ4repiPWpaF9nNJNnv6BL3jaU9bwNggtIaQmWhuwVFWgGeY7rOuSxUfVAf957Z6Ua2TMoR0kjvu7ezyOkbz/s690/itinerary%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="459" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_JWvcwe786g0fxxOhALuORnISjp1dcOCfkJe4nzxwyambYJ5k50jxu309Kyas4MRrrG685YwvqkeHYDAJn3BgCPaXLN-YL8mho67LQ4repiPWpaF9nNJNnv6BL3jaU9bwNggtIaQmWhuwVFWgGeY7rOuSxUfVAf957Z6Ua2TMoR0kjvu7ezyOkbz/s320/itinerary%203.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Afterwards, we drove to Ibiza old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We admired the beautiful white streets that I always associate with Spain, and went up to the castle to take in the stunning views and see the canons. For lunch, we decided to try some tapas at a local restaurant but we headed further down from the castle as the prices got cheaper the further you went. There was a playground next to the place we chose so the children were happy to play and make new friends while we enjoyed our meal.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AwkSJe9sxWv7ebbs87YREvAb5r9vOiBJws5C6umSP45XBwSQeaW8E-vGHV2IUxOMxjJ2eMvoJZZPs9g1brgmQ3dmnJjDa5vtVOXVdl_LYAU5ebcfR8jmosr8jEJy9nnfeKWMOGu-Wr8npP0KZl-iCxizSx6RPQYagElniJfjktHFh2jPf6_Hw7ah/s690/itinerary%204.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3AwkSJe9sxWv7ebbs87YREvAb5r9vOiBJws5C6umSP45XBwSQeaW8E-vGHV2IUxOMxjJ2eMvoJZZPs9g1brgmQ3dmnJjDa5vtVOXVdl_LYAU5ebcfR8jmosr8jEJy9nnfeKWMOGu-Wr8npP0KZl-iCxizSx6RPQYagElniJfjktHFh2jPf6_Hw7ah/s320/itinerary%204.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">After returning to our hotel for a swim and rest again, we went to Sant Antonio beach with a picnic to watch the sunset and play football on the sand. The beach was pretty much deserted and the colours of the sky were incredible. This was possibly my favourite memory from our trip, the children were so happy, the views so beautiful and I felt really grateful for the experience.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWWRibBQIa3Af0wegUlBp3baTjVauO0uIc1a65apY8lq-vEHVjgCidioWQwNN-9oknN5GJEryYUtiMwUvheSJu31wvchbB3A6gNRMmH4BJOYyQ0QA85tCmp4byc0ipCdAiTm8uoEPFlTa2sEH-WapOJqyb2hm5FlxzJOFFSlzGDG8Sdj4ewb5j9WU/s690/itinerary%205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWWRibBQIa3Af0wegUlBp3baTjVauO0uIc1a65apY8lq-vEHVjgCidioWQwNN-9oknN5GJEryYUtiMwUvheSJu31wvchbB3A6gNRMmH4BJOYyQ0QA85tCmp4byc0ipCdAiTm8uoEPFlTa2sEH-WapOJqyb2hm5FlxzJOFFSlzGDG8Sdj4ewb5j9WU/s320/itinerary%205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Day 3: Hippy Market and Playa Den Bossa beach</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On our last day in Ibiza, we knew we had to visit the famous Hippy market. It's full of vendors selling handmade goods, </span></span><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">jewellery</span></span><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, clothing, and other unique items. It was a great place to buy souvenirs and soak up the atmosphere. We spent a couple of hours wandering around and browsing the stalls. The market only runs on a Wednesday so make sure you time it right and bring cash.</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6-90EgOVZz1DSdjCJuCoDTyrcvKgO6fb1t9gDFPJNO4RjxVKcOjOTep0km9V-xOSvrWkB_r-vgdHnPxxjHd1V6ftxmXb-3qakNSpzoB1-nJZFRqnq6lM36N7ZbVJnQt6_qGk6how-vSjRjeT2-dNBQnV9i8CnSLJCh6RbDjzX_H7e22nmtMG0YB8/s690/itinerary%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6-90EgOVZz1DSdjCJuCoDTyrcvKgO6fb1t9gDFPJNO4RjxVKcOjOTep0km9V-xOSvrWkB_r-vgdHnPxxjHd1V6ftxmXb-3qakNSpzoB1-nJZFRqnq6lM36N7ZbVJnQt6_qGk6how-vSjRjeT2-dNBQnV9i8CnSLJCh6RbDjzX_H7e22nmtMG0YB8/s320/itinerary%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><br /><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></span><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Afterwards, we headed to Playa den Bossa to swim in the Mediterranean sea and play on the beach. The kids loved building sandcastles and playing in the water. We did find it harder to get food in this area as many of the local hotels and bars aren't open yet but there were still some open </span></span><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">restaurants</span></span><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves. The sea is quite cold still in April, but we all had a swim.</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">We drove back to the airport in the early evening ready for a late flight back to the UK.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Overall, our holiday in Ibiza was an unforgettable experience. I feel like our itinerary gave us a great overview of the island, it suited all our ages and we managed to do it on a very low budget (other than flights, </span></span><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">accommodation</span></span><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and food our only expenses were car hire and souvenirs. We ate out once per day but bought the rest of our food from the supermarkets and made picnics). Would you visit Ibiza with children?</span></span></span></p><script type="text/javascript">
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</script>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-16792394582262270572023-04-29T16:51:00.003+01:002023-04-29T16:51:43.965+01:00Ibiza as a Family Friendly Destination<div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ibiza, the party island of the Mediterranean, may not be the first place that comes to mind when planning a family holiday. However, with its stunning beaches, family-friendly attractions, and the good chance of sunshine during the Easter season, Ibiza is an excellent destination for families with young children.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMm8A_J_U6M_g9Vg0XB7NLVDgBAYK8YJPVQv_2XRCWLwdRIJ50VSLnxRdcomUAMhe7CdcdVhkkQnjJA4VKcNPR7sj8StkhyOflNkbhN1ALZbjb5hY4WKGTLcfxZUm5TVCOF_leJ2Q9xd-6PFOx7BZLehp7gptcgtt8_X31G2UWunTIChOJ89wtklJ/s690/20230410_115528.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMm8A_J_U6M_g9Vg0XB7NLVDgBAYK8YJPVQv_2XRCWLwdRIJ50VSLnxRdcomUAMhe7CdcdVhkkQnjJA4VKcNPR7sj8StkhyOflNkbhN1ALZbjb5hY4WKGTLcfxZUm5TVCOF_leJ2Q9xd-6PFOx7BZLehp7gptcgtt8_X31G2UWunTIChOJ89wtklJ/s16000/20230410_115528.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">One of the main draws of Ibiza for families is its abundance of gorgeous beaches. During the Easter season, the weather in Ibiza is typically mild and sunny, making it the perfect time of year for families to enjoy the outdoors without the intense heat of the summer months. During our trip it was between 20 and 25 degrees during the day which is definitely shorts and t-shirt weather, even if the sea was still a bit cold! With over 50 beaches on the island, there is no shortage of places to relax and play in the sand and water. Some of the most popular family-friendly beaches in Ibiza include Cala Llonga, Cala Vadella, and Santa Eulalia. We visited Playa Den Bossa which had the softest white sand and clear waters.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijd-d9PDo_pasJyx6h08ADT_LnanXkujmKX-nu3gVjRqYWcLzl3gvBLJUsQb__WIooOELKSMoN1rMiAIt58XUZkBOYIgv3WiShUPP3XnMsG7nMwNHMmMjrh3nL15N8xV1wjcS9-wJ-Wz3I51pAbnSd3bu2OBPhtXv2FxQRF1HJZyD9LqzoBLgAr3dX/s690/20230410_120143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijd-d9PDo_pasJyx6h08ADT_LnanXkujmKX-nu3gVjRqYWcLzl3gvBLJUsQb__WIooOELKSMoN1rMiAIt58XUZkBOYIgv3WiShUPP3XnMsG7nMwNHMmMjrh3nL15N8xV1wjcS9-wJ-Wz3I51pAbnSd3bu2OBPhtXv2FxQRF1HJZyD9LqzoBLgAr3dX/s16000/20230410_120143.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></div><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">In addition to beaches, Ibiza has plenty of other family-friendly attractions to offer. For instance, the island is home to a variety of waterparks and theme parks, such as Aguamar Water Park and Ibiza Karting San Antonio, which offer hours of fun for the whole family. There are also several nature reserves, such as Ses Salines Natural Park and Es Vedrà Natural Reserve, which provide opportunities for families to hike, bike, and explore the island's natural beauty. We didn't make it to any of these this trip but we did check out the abandoned festival club which was a real highlight of our trip.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9psysw9hPvOlYlwQ0zr__eDYtWJTBuVz8xvUK2OzI8nyYGSI4V9CO4oiKufrB4-IHrYQzmuM5KPpKrr5BR-2PES_71KWHI-pJjEndxyVexUXC-sgdjiSBN0Wvjv_2ISr1Zbs66abgR0pJ5lzp0QVcsYKF4vWCSwqV6Lzq5vZiz7HidkGgG6iwJ93/s690/20230411_105937.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9psysw9hPvOlYlwQ0zr__eDYtWJTBuVz8xvUK2OzI8nyYGSI4V9CO4oiKufrB4-IHrYQzmuM5KPpKrr5BR-2PES_71KWHI-pJjEndxyVexUXC-sgdjiSBN0Wvjv_2ISr1Zbs66abgR0pJ5lzp0QVcsYKF4vWCSwqV6Lzq5vZiz7HidkGgG6iwJ93/s16000/20230411_105937.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ibiza is also known for its rich culture and history, which families with young children can explore together. For example, Dalt Vila, the historic old town of Ibiza, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to ancient fortifications, charming streets, and picturesque views of the island. The canons on top of the castle were a huge hit with my gang and we could see for miles.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwNccPHOqTaWZPetHApTb5W1bDchaeiEpZbbTG_ocw-ocV-m3I6jgFx_JA1keLl7VlD_a38db2304FgUe7oGSK1HsZTuO0QWtcC4aJRnHhMfO5HCZt9s733q4PelnubKcJ4GGEvYtaaGg-BpscD3p6kjbBkQhmp5qiVyBrwHzFuWm7qCRJUBs5pp7/s690/20230411_125448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwNccPHOqTaWZPetHApTb5W1bDchaeiEpZbbTG_ocw-ocV-m3I6jgFx_JA1keLl7VlD_a38db2304FgUe7oGSK1HsZTuO0QWtcC4aJRnHhMfO5HCZt9s733q4PelnubKcJ4GGEvYtaaGg-BpscD3p6kjbBkQhmp5qiVyBrwHzFuWm7qCRJUBs5pp7/s16000/20230411_125448.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_EVAmzzMofM5zq6lIAjIPaFI-rV9n4awFhqPS-XkuvDiKoWomCK-ywpLlN4IkUat4Yr0KeA2VoVE1O-pKv2ZdzJxajenfaZjERUa2cAcRfNpRp20rG94GfKro4Ubj7yOQefljTHNg65mYHYcd_KMG0TOcIntzBq3iaI8fmbqn-gIW0AbPru7Ul34/s690/20230411_130726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_EVAmzzMofM5zq6lIAjIPaFI-rV9n4awFhqPS-XkuvDiKoWomCK-ywpLlN4IkUat4Yr0KeA2VoVE1O-pKv2ZdzJxajenfaZjERUa2cAcRfNpRp20rG94GfKro4Ubj7yOQefljTHNg65mYHYcd_KMG0TOcIntzBq3iaI8fmbqn-gIW0AbPru7Ul34/s16000/20230411_130726.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to accommodation, Ibiza has a range of family-friendly options to choose from. Many hotels and resorts offer family rooms or suites, which can comfortably accommodate parents and children. Additionally, there are several rental options on the island, such as villas and apartments, which can provide families with more space and privacy. We stayed in a budget hotel that had rooms that </span></span><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">accommodated</span></span><span style="color: #374151; font-family: inherit;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> four.</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">One of the benefits of traveling to Ibiza during the Easter season is that the island is less crowded than during the peak summer months. This can make it easier for families with young children to navigate the island's attractions and beaches without feeling overwhelmed or crowded. We watched the sun setting from the best vantage points without ever feeling crowded and we pretty much had the beaches to ourselves. We didn't need to book ahead for anything and without the clubs and the customers they attract, everywhere we went felt so f</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">amily friendly.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGLrGcCWXhUcBjPmftrfU0NuWBiH9Nm1M-OPjGjdtVhNmGEXw8cL_4PbHMsqYq_9Sdrkrs3Ulmuz1RsQyetzMkb7vnWWkg4WSVv7t9AqNFtCBeJbglNKFLDgOTb-cPqnWF2fIBKS6mxx53qlIVW18230buEt5FKOyfA-x_OZ1wKy_MGhMaXiVseiq/s690/20230410_201718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGLrGcCWXhUcBjPmftrfU0NuWBiH9Nm1M-OPjGjdtVhNmGEXw8cL_4PbHMsqYq_9Sdrkrs3Ulmuz1RsQyetzMkb7vnWWkg4WSVv7t9AqNFtCBeJbglNKFLDgOTb-cPqnWF2fIBKS6mxx53qlIVW18230buEt5FKOyfA-x_OZ1wKy_MGhMaXiVseiq/s16000/20230410_201718.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Overall, Ibiza in April is a great destination for a budget family holiday </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">. With its stunning beaches, child friendly attractions, and warm weather during the Easter season, there is something for everyone to enjoy on this beautiful island.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhVvlHpoUsXeznzV_jYI4Kh9SD5nn9wWHJ80vsoXW218PNgjE2EgPP9whIiHCPPbPQOnCPqTC7H7mIt1kXMMA5-_U72oywTg52H2mKDBZJv7rjH-mLCBFZwNTZJ2eWkEqTweycgMUoaqp3batcTY8UGCjdyT6wgOqFCc465JGOo99gUA41cb4LWIP/s690/DSC_0576.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhVvlHpoUsXeznzV_jYI4Kh9SD5nn9wWHJ80vsoXW218PNgjE2EgPP9whIiHCPPbPQOnCPqTC7H7mIt1kXMMA5-_U72oywTg52H2mKDBZJv7rjH-mLCBFZwNTZJ2eWkEqTweycgMUoaqp3batcTY8UGCjdyT6wgOqFCc465JGOo99gUA41cb4LWIP/s16000/DSC_0576.jpg" title="Ibiza with kids, child friendly ibiza," /></a></p></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-48137690549273813562023-04-19T13:47:00.000+01:002023-04-19T13:47:19.233+01:005 Reasons to visit Vietnam with kids<div>Vietnam remains my favourite country that I have visited so far. It has stunning white sand beaches, incredible cuisine, delicious coffee, friendly people and so much culture to explore. Thailand is the more popular spot for families visiting South East Asia, but Vietnam is an absolute gem and a great family holiday destination. Here are five reasons you should bump it up you family travel bucket list.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lmDNQmVnb9iqFytc4d7Puq1OVD3N6OAqjan3Z49VrCGDK4xMShpKemymVay2IVJtLZJC8wQOuo5MnM24ZOW84qp8AvtC9fjz18d-GW27QTbRHUiwEKsSP3mwwjygRzbXWICCgcAreH2zkZ_FVXL8t_YfS7XZ5s0zZKdDYmMGRxy7RmwpLJzKwDZc/s690/20220817_123757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lmDNQmVnb9iqFytc4d7Puq1OVD3N6OAqjan3Z49VrCGDK4xMShpKemymVay2IVJtLZJC8wQOuo5MnM24ZOW84qp8AvtC9fjz18d-GW27QTbRHUiwEKsSP3mwwjygRzbXWICCgcAreH2zkZ_FVXL8t_YfS7XZ5s0zZKdDYmMGRxy7RmwpLJzKwDZc/s16000/20220817_123757.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>1. Vietnam is so child friendly. As with most Asian countries, children are celebrated and always welcome. When we went out to eat there was always someone asking if they could help hold the baby so we could enjoy our meal (high chairs are less easy to come by). The children's requests were always accommodated and no matter what time we found ourselves out (we never really adjusted to the time difference so we were up late in the mornings and up late in the evenings), the children were welcome and expected.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t8sihwMDAdIEvKvLKJM9FbZ3RUuBYWCtcNsBdsXR3COHksFruinhgEZ5NLnKXE81BGYXPH5-of0feD4g3JS7IBbDvoAQ4Axl-IPrJl9ABCUdHMApQjS1y9FAggApCzUpRjlhCeydNl6zs9eIZaE8V_m4CY02-4oy6q8xOwtvVsVSdHGd70hQUKmh/s690/DSC_7363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t8sihwMDAdIEvKvLKJM9FbZ3RUuBYWCtcNsBdsXR3COHksFruinhgEZ5NLnKXE81BGYXPH5-of0feD4g3JS7IBbDvoAQ4Axl-IPrJl9ABCUdHMApQjS1y9FAggApCzUpRjlhCeydNl6zs9eIZaE8V_m4CY02-4oy6q8xOwtvVsVSdHGd70hQUKmh/s16000/DSC_7363.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div>2. We spent a few days at An Bang beach and Da Nang which are both along the coast. The water was warm, crystal clear and amazing to swim in. We saw little fishes swimming around without needing to go further than the kids could stand so it is great for small snorkelers. The water felt like being in a mild bath it was so warm so ideal for the tiniest adventurers. Our trip was over the UK summer and the beaches were so quiet that we often had the place to ourselves.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChFqX5yEBNd7pAtlWwhj59ZD58xkhZsBhdANb0tkrYcNrXw299OFJQquAOAaSNniWV2wDZLKlhkgNjmP6uVn9OLXkaVaNliyArCKWdfwgLpvrTlUZEHixdv6FUmCQCUf7Ji9micBSlAXAax5ILHthFfOCw7PqCw3hXewrKcby3xLmv8qOoKsl1eAY/s690/DSC_7456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChFqX5yEBNd7pAtlWwhj59ZD58xkhZsBhdANb0tkrYcNrXw299OFJQquAOAaSNniWV2wDZLKlhkgNjmP6uVn9OLXkaVaNliyArCKWdfwgLpvrTlUZEHixdv6FUmCQCUf7Ji9micBSlAXAax5ILHthFfOCw7PqCw3hXewrKcby3xLmv8qOoKsl1eAY/s16000/DSC_7456.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. Vietnam is culturally rich. There is so much to learn in Vietnam and it isn't just temples. Hoi An is a world heritage site famous for its colourful lanterns and if I could move anywhere in the world it would be here. I feel like my children really got to experience so muchfrom travelling around Vietnam. There is something special about giving them an insight into a culture so different to what they know and Vietnam has many child friendly ways to submerge them in it. The lantern boats are something not to miss and we send out wishes on the river too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGHxtZwZ6ppN8jaQC35rrcW6lbd9uOV2xjh0-0b1Xe4kKJH9w_PB8LZRsnMJGTcx_9Z4rqgRfvjb4i2xypQnMWhwIbHbtgnY5Y6hcp3EF599Ft6cd0fuuLr8lbNhvz7TDLmpFxxNlg6xcdEnOamRq9xXrtRSaXFhnyzR6uYvUTy-AN_w48uosQSUH/s690/DSC_7615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBGHxtZwZ6ppN8jaQC35rrcW6lbd9uOV2xjh0-0b1Xe4kKJH9w_PB8LZRsnMJGTcx_9Z4rqgRfvjb4i2xypQnMWhwIbHbtgnY5Y6hcp3EF599Ft6cd0fuuLr8lbNhvz7TDLmpFxxNlg6xcdEnOamRq9xXrtRSaXFhnyzR6uYvUTy-AN_w48uosQSUH/s16000/DSC_7615.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. My children loved the unfamiliar but they also loved going to things like water parks and theme parks and Vietnam has a brilliant one in Da Nang. <a href="https://asiapark.sunworld.vn/" target="_blank">Sun world</a> had something for everyone with big rollercoasters, chilled carousels and everything in between. It also had a huge Ferris wheel (it is 20 metres shorter than the London Eye) included in the price of a ticket - which was £8 for adults and £4 for children! The park has different areas themed around other Asian countries and opened conversations with the children about Angkor Wat which was replicated in mini in the Cambodia area. The flying Ninja ride in the Japan region was a favourite with my gang but they loved the whole park.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlYwAEzshHC--qFDbKLxEI6lIv2EOQL3zC1iU7T4dtT3lu_V5BT1VRj5XyyqZxTus84B-pdE8E3RD0swJESwS03ZI_XZA07Aq6xJBGUI8Co7gvJYikFz7IojX4PAj_sK_hc_PD-1wq2Gi2Df44zRX-tLyTC6GD3ND-pgMCCZzhtQYQs11zHAUx-HE/s690/20220823_175838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitlYwAEzshHC--qFDbKLxEI6lIv2EOQL3zC1iU7T4dtT3lu_V5BT1VRj5XyyqZxTus84B-pdE8E3RD0swJESwS03ZI_XZA07Aq6xJBGUI8Co7gvJYikFz7IojX4PAj_sK_hc_PD-1wq2Gi2Df44zRX-tLyTC6GD3ND-pgMCCZzhtQYQs11zHAUx-HE/s16000/20220823_175838.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. Vietnam has incredible food. The most traditional dish being Pho, there is so much more to taste though and we loved eating out and trying different foods. In Hoi An we did a <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g298082-d19086499-Hoi_An_Eco_Tour_Cooking_Class_Fishing_Local_market_basket_boat_learn_cooking-Hoi_A.html" target="_blank">cooking class</a> (I have linked the one we did) as a family which was a highlight of our whole trip. We toured a local market to see where the Vietnamese buy their food, went on traditional basket boats to learn about fishing, did some shore crabbing and then learnt to cook different meals. As we had booked the class for children, they had extra adults around so each child had a helper and Ed and I could get properly involved too. Getting involved in the preparation and cooking meant the children tried all sorts of new things. If you have less adventurous children (which most of mine are), we found pretty much everywhere sold pizza or burger and chips as well as plain rice and noodles so we could encourage them to expand their palate without any pressure. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4BqC5V64JL_TEqs1cVJdJG_28UrrBwm7RJuXLp3_LdD0S8MinE7KWSVmG6BH3DDdse5vm-QuyE7E5LYy31lYrOl3F1zazPtILeTv976_HXT36zElJb-tM9at8lvwUwBrgMwTvVR3iAb7RoaxT0yzdH0hmbQaedxC6OGj2PMHUlYpSFuS8YXw8qvh/s690/20220821_121930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm4BqC5V64JL_TEqs1cVJdJG_28UrrBwm7RJuXLp3_LdD0S8MinE7KWSVmG6BH3DDdse5vm-QuyE7E5LYy31lYrOl3F1zazPtILeTv976_HXT36zElJb-tM9at8lvwUwBrgMwTvVR3iAb7RoaxT0yzdH0hmbQaedxC6OGj2PMHUlYpSFuS8YXw8qvh/s16000/20220821_121930.jpg" title="Vietnam with kids, family friendly vietnam" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope this has made you consider Vietnam as a family friendly destination. It has definitely made me want to book a return trip to see more of the north of the country, as each area is so unique.</div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-8560893106955489282023-03-26T22:30:00.003+01:002023-03-27T13:55:44.151+01:00Femme Luxe Loungewear<script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Advertorial in collaboration with Femme Luxe</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I feel like all my posts recently have been about the big things. Travel, adventure and birthday posts seem to be what I come to the blog for and it probably makes my life look a lot more glamorous than the reality, which involves endless club runs, meetings at schools and the excitement of getting new loungewear. I will continue to post mostly about the exciting things we get up to, because I love looking back on our adventures and I hope I can inspire someone else to dream big even with a whole gang of children, but today I am writing about the more ordinary aspects of life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the best things to come out of the lockdowns in my opinion, is loungewear. I don't think I owned a single pair of joggers before 2019 and now I can't get enough of them. I still wear my jeans but comfort has become so much more of a priority when I am buying clothing now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose a few pieces off the <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Femme Luxe </a>website and this <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/loungewear" target="_blank">loungewear</a> set of joggers and a hoody is my new favourite thing to change into once the school and club runs are finished for the day. Despite promising myself we wouldn't get so busy again and wouldn't resume all the commitments, once real life restarted, we appear to have more going on than ever. The moment I can sit down with a cup of tea on the sofa is absolutely one of my favourite parts of the day. This drawstring hoody and high waisted joggers set is comfy, warm and has the kind of pockets things don't fall out of (which is a big factor when choosing things for me). The hoody has a drawstring bottom so it can be pulled in for more shape, but I like it left loose. I normally wear an 8/10 and I am five foot nine. Everything I am wearing is a 10 and true to size I would say. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQpT0DRjN_mHgFz6yq1-l_ktSg539IXtINBK17ld5xJwgNYSme6EhLS7Y7ST02czlLPfFL3lahOo7FRDbXyMiKNmYWCZitqgXxq7bxdh24wJFo4fDwbkcFHeXj-aieQzlVNpyvobtUoATLXLEXZTtu6nxWYEQjbsNUBomgsqTWzxJE4u2sgXl2a2o/s690/DSC_0234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Femmeluxe.co.uk" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQpT0DRjN_mHgFz6yq1-l_ktSg539IXtINBK17ld5xJwgNYSme6EhLS7Y7ST02czlLPfFL3lahOo7FRDbXyMiKNmYWCZitqgXxq7bxdh24wJFo4fDwbkcFHeXj-aieQzlVNpyvobtUoATLXLEXZTtu6nxWYEQjbsNUBomgsqTWzxJE4u2sgXl2a2o/s16000/DSC_0234.jpg" title="Femmeluxe.co.uk" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also chose an oversized white <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/dresses" target="_blank">hoody dress</a> which I have been wearing both with skinny jeans, over running leggings and with loungewear because it is so effortless to throw on. It is so easy to wear and the fleecy inside is very soft. I particularly like how the sleeves are nice and long as I often struggle with being taller and having long limbs. I have already got lots of different ways to wear this hoody dress planned so expect to see it crop up on my pictures regularly! Femme Luxe sell a variety of <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=hoody+dress" target="_blank">hoody dresses</a> and I really like the look of the denim look one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3riMRvNHfziJGiYts9kXOruwGHkWRKa289gnRc6eKGGNPgVAxg3ilAwhBuVvhY6iqjdXIGpUo-bcNJCi5vpKdbHW2h68zR2z_lkDE2F_d-xtTvirFh2GyEptxhtPbjHc2AEDTfE3_paSrKhplcsLtc1prOYjo9wqrM4H9-Yme0FF1SpuWmaNFo6K/s690/DSC_0246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Femmeluxe.co.uk" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM3riMRvNHfziJGiYts9kXOruwGHkWRKa289gnRc6eKGGNPgVAxg3ilAwhBuVvhY6iqjdXIGpUo-bcNJCi5vpKdbHW2h68zR2z_lkDE2F_d-xtTvirFh2GyEptxhtPbjHc2AEDTfE3_paSrKhplcsLtc1prOYjo9wqrM4H9-Yme0FF1SpuWmaNFo6K/s16000/DSC_0246.jpg" title="Femmeluxe.co.uk" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These loungewear pieces are the kind of clothes that are perfect for the everyday that I don't share so much of. They are perfect for the school runs, which seem endless now I have children at 3 different schools. They are ideal for the playgroups, baby gymnastics and chasing a toddler round a park. They are designed for cooking the three different versions of a meal most nights as I have run out of ideas of things everyone will eat, and I am comfy in the evenings whilst I eat ice cream out the tub in my bed with the TV on. The 'lazy weekends' (where I am still up early to drop boys at football or parkour) are a whole lot more comfy since the pandemic made us realise the beauty of loungewear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlJ2fazGSK2tr6DELjVwOfzKkJESKe6LoWHxLUfXDmHPMMXPjWSBdygKImUNu4G122e-L8VEHUT5JVglVzFBTI-fdIpVuRMDzYQXC5ULbpwxhKWlgyM_zk_KDbZq5Xn9iWB2e3ueWFTQGc04PCSPC3c9I4Z4PBC_VO1euI51AZiP6A5xn8Tie33o6/s690/DSC_0236.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Femmeluxe.co.uk" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="459" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMlJ2fazGSK2tr6DELjVwOfzKkJESKe6LoWHxLUfXDmHPMMXPjWSBdygKImUNu4G122e-L8VEHUT5JVglVzFBTI-fdIpVuRMDzYQXC5ULbpwxhKWlgyM_zk_KDbZq5Xn9iWB2e3ueWFTQGc04PCSPC3c9I4Z4PBC_VO1euI51AZiP6A5xn8Tie33o6/s16000/DSC_0236.jpg" title="Femmeluxe.co.uk" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Femme Luxe do more than just comfy loungewear, check out their <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/denim-shorts" target="_blank">Denim shorts</a> and <a href="https://femmeluxe.co.uk/summer-dresses" target="_blank">Summer dresses</a> if you are getting ready for the warmer weatherBexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-49291602458599141962023-03-07T13:34:00.002+00:002023-03-07T13:34:17.955+00:00Our Family Ski Holiday 2023Every year we think about booking somewhere different for a family ski holiday and every year we end up going back with Snowbizz. Why? Well the formula just works so well for us. The resort is small enough that we know it well and the children can have a little freedom. The 'pink ladies' childcare team are so much fun that my children want to spend time with them, meaning we get a bit of time as a couple. The snow is great and there are plenty of runs suitable for all of us, and it is easy to get to with a coach transfer from Turin airport.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVqGJbjhHZq32vU0Y6MboXYF1m0hoiP3gDEAJph21iAx5iFnrVreosL4ItFUJB2-PHoxS5S3lnKS8A-uN_GzqVkjl0sZPKMjrOZ4LGBqwDrVf51ggl46A_3vNdd-fNlD-ZxxG9MBRl14OLw4-OgGWc9qyBLLrrgsae6ltoscT_GsIJYrHxZ0a-PWu/s690/DSC_9864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcVqGJbjhHZq32vU0Y6MboXYF1m0hoiP3gDEAJph21iAx5iFnrVreosL4ItFUJB2-PHoxS5S3lnKS8A-uN_GzqVkjl0sZPKMjrOZ4LGBqwDrVf51ggl46A_3vNdd-fNlD-ZxxG9MBRl14OLw4-OgGWc9qyBLLrrgsae6ltoscT_GsIJYrHxZ0a-PWu/s16000/DSC_9864.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div>This was our first year skiing as a family of seven but Rex was booked into the creche (run by English speaking, fully qualified nannies) so we knew we would be able to enjoy some time on the pistes. The creche is open 9am -5pm and Rex did various hours between these times each day. There is a babysitting service available in the evenings too but we didn't use it during our stay.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSmecwUr_Fiyvp2iGe2pM3g6sRei0qZ4XrP6sewkDFSZ1m6YCiOZsBU4cJFxUevgt68Fzyzlv8eLMWniDXUyQeGJ0dlHL3hD6Yc9PXHCaVDX4lRZWD8PIzXEvcp-IZQ-x8Wd93cjmBACuayILhh7-XH7_TtZqK3wsuD2P9sEnpJk13P8PL6gUF-Om/s690/20230130_170013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSmecwUr_Fiyvp2iGe2pM3g6sRei0qZ4XrP6sewkDFSZ1m6YCiOZsBU4cJFxUevgt68Fzyzlv8eLMWniDXUyQeGJ0dlHL3hD6Yc9PXHCaVDX4lRZWD8PIzXEvcp-IZQ-x8Wd93cjmBACuayILhh7-XH7_TtZqK3wsuD2P9sEnpJk13P8PL6gUF-Om/s16000/20230130_170013.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The big four were all dropped at ski school in the morning where they had time to play either indoors or out in the snow with the pink ladies before their two hour ski lessons. My children love making holiday friends and this is where the bonds were made. The lessons were split on ability and they are happy to move children around if a different lesson would suit their skills better. Each child moved up a level during their week and got the next badge which they were so excited to be presented with at the awards night.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJf6xR_FWY7PZxJUApWKkVBA7Qv-hI0hS5TsFEm0xsF_BLQ9CiOOacYQVKP7H8b1Si7aISiEdXIMM7wKqaYq5fukg2qY3ABL2Ezz56dnRkCBflctngF3IDxpB_geSRzNueYPZC9KllcFhUAvK7g5ODeluq5VKXgwjAIFJ8_IE7umqSWQg8uKcu5YH/s690/CLA_3933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJf6xR_FWY7PZxJUApWKkVBA7Qv-hI0hS5TsFEm0xsF_BLQ9CiOOacYQVKP7H8b1Si7aISiEdXIMM7wKqaYq5fukg2qY3ABL2Ezz56dnRkCBflctngF3IDxpB_geSRzNueYPZC9KllcFhUAvK7g5ODeluq5VKXgwjAIFJ8_IE7umqSWQg8uKcu5YH/s16000/CLA_3933.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3ZUNOR6A-MIjDz5XVVXg6GMD35ZKQEu4WVwy2dstsSjLxZ94e5SUSnDER_UjLRp84NIh6slngWvF5f6Z7-j09wKKCte7sj5kueOt0T-eRxLoazDHKurHvklg1H-0nb7Wwmv9vnHNwyvZV0Y9S0wqQwdzIl-doKotxup9O2qAqWsBfpgX4MWNjUbz/s690/DSC_9805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY3ZUNOR6A-MIjDz5XVVXg6GMD35ZKQEu4WVwy2dstsSjLxZ94e5SUSnDER_UjLRp84NIh6slngWvF5f6Z7-j09wKKCte7sj5kueOt0T-eRxLoazDHKurHvklg1H-0nb7Wwmv9vnHNwyvZV0Y9S0wqQwdzIl-doKotxup9O2qAqWsBfpgX4MWNjUbz/s16000/DSC_9805.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkoD08Gaxs1W6qFStw_UXtbfZcKTwMkNy4wsvDtSzvyKrkcC0xzpscSJGw6X5Q2pniw5QmBXT9ZQ-XLkxhFexQ-1sjDOdUIFXyUg8Wi-TsoigDUv4qzwAxuI_unvkW9JSpRn0hYV1mjtfRVirm-WPO2ustT4k9pCrNnHMUT-wdH785SDS43ywxTpM/s690/DSC_9913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkoD08Gaxs1W6qFStw_UXtbfZcKTwMkNy4wsvDtSzvyKrkcC0xzpscSJGw6X5Q2pniw5QmBXT9ZQ-XLkxhFexQ-1sjDOdUIFXyUg8Wi-TsoigDUv4qzwAxuI_unvkW9JSpRn0hYV1mjtfRVirm-WPO2ustT4k9pCrNnHMUT-wdH785SDS43ywxTpM/s16000/DSC_9913.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Ed and I could head up the mountain each morning to do our favourite runs, stop at one of the mountain cafes for a refreshing drink and have some much needed child free time knowing the whole gang was happy. In the afternoons we swapped between sledging, skiing with just the bigger two or taking all four out on the slopes whilst Rex played in the creche. The resort has a sledging area and small kids playground and the creche has sledges you can borrow for free if you want to play. </div><div><br /></div><div>Each evening there was a different kids club, from treasure hunts, winter olympics and crepe and games night. The big four wanted to do every single one of course, which meant making them dinner in our apartment before hand and then getting to go out for a quiet meal in the evening (with Rex still). They loved catching up with their friends and the talent show was a big hit.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQZVLdumLQiFq5pUc_aBrVYveFlCkZlXMCJGLbn8GwuuKAh4yFk-2gxaLsBGFm7RXBlYkDvpTwirldo6ZTfq-EAQ7ybJxzucJNTYmuklJxLzRRoQKjBbhH23PPnc5_RLxQRWF19MrWbDtVfWIj1ANl4u9poI5BY2e80NGqlhyH9lxzT7uMuUmhnH4/s690/DSC_9779.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLQZVLdumLQiFq5pUc_aBrVYveFlCkZlXMCJGLbn8GwuuKAh4yFk-2gxaLsBGFm7RXBlYkDvpTwirldo6ZTfq-EAQ7ybJxzucJNTYmuklJxLzRRoQKjBbhH23PPnc5_RLxQRWF19MrWbDtVfWIj1ANl4u9poI5BY2e80NGqlhyH9lxzT7uMuUmhnH4/s16000/DSC_9779.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoBDhIsQp4COpdvoE9tgtfJYkStW6ob5mxrsgICtWq2KyH-WJ8Q6Z__hsLKN65yIi-oxjd3C6o0gKhgisiDtrMxl62yIEQSdOEwOTCLxiSuvEMgtC_COHL-hztAmTxXFCvxii51q2lAMxfbo_voKp77lpqzT3Equ2cw5EjlSm_XZb2GQPEpgFdVDJ/s690/DSC_9790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoBDhIsQp4COpdvoE9tgtfJYkStW6ob5mxrsgICtWq2KyH-WJ8Q6Z__hsLKN65yIi-oxjd3C6o0gKhgisiDtrMxl62yIEQSdOEwOTCLxiSuvEMgtC_COHL-hztAmTxXFCvxii51q2lAMxfbo_voKp77lpqzT3Equ2cw5EjlSm_XZb2GQPEpgFdVDJ/s16000/DSC_9790.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6so3DCyL6h7a3Hev2Gn8oergXtHv1jueu69cFR8d6K62ah-I04ARXyaBiqWW1zFSePKRRzBAAkKqgsIG1dL7YX5ZFYBQfoGks6zFfoZJRgK_1gtoukwgM7BPSpvok9g2VmqTKpYCTz-9KXshhsRM18N13CJwHgjqMGELK7EKb1LAQNss9uLq-ldO/s690/DSC_9845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD6so3DCyL6h7a3Hev2Gn8oergXtHv1jueu69cFR8d6K62ah-I04ARXyaBiqWW1zFSePKRRzBAAkKqgsIG1dL7YX5ZFYBQfoGks6zFfoZJRgK_1gtoukwgM7BPSpvok9g2VmqTKpYCTz-9KXshhsRM18N13CJwHgjqMGELK7EKb1LAQNss9uLq-ldO/s16000/DSC_9845.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div>Learning to ski as a family is such a special experience and we leave every year desperate to book our next trip. I can't recommend skiing as a family holiday enough.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have written a lot about family skiing with<a href="https://www.snowbizz.co.uk/" target="_blank"> Snowbizz</a> so if you want to know more then here are a few of my previous posts:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2020/02/a-ski-holiday-through-eyes-of-eight.html" target="_blank">Ski Holiday through the eyes of an eight year old</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2019/01/a-day-in-life-on-family-ski-holiday.html" target="_blank">A day in the life on a ski holiday</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2017/02/a-video-of-our-ski-holiday-with-snowbizz.html" target="_blank">A video from a family ski holiday</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2017/01/my-top-tips-for-taking-kids-skiing-with.html" target="_blank">Top tips for taking kids skiing</a></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2017/01/my-top-tips-for-taking-kids-skiing-with.html" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2016/02/learning-to-ski-at-2-and-4.html" target="_blank">Learning to ski at 2 and 4 years old</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2016/02/going-on-ski-holiday-when-pregnant.html" target="_blank">Going on a ski holiday pregnant</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2014/04/first-time-skiing.html" target="_blank">First time skiing as adults</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2014/04/5-things-not-to-miss-on-snowbizz-holiday.html" target="_blank">5 Things not to miss on a Snowbizz ski holiday</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL9mPOOznmnHpMVUYhSwkkXeHcLK8g8xuu6KPKgfe32dpN9eL1KoMD19sPEL9oZiRIiKVGdDwPzM0kE4PZ0uBitpyH5IOkKyPVZIhTXb_1dnXW1Zok47Oc4sbOt1XUJ4NXi9SOJPTcZrGhNmV0wYKTJMhL0Zgp8S2Kdo41t1P9_chIo0pzmORTrgy/s690/DSC_9788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUL9mPOOznmnHpMVUYhSwkkXeHcLK8g8xuu6KPKgfe32dpN9eL1KoMD19sPEL9oZiRIiKVGdDwPzM0kE4PZ0uBitpyH5IOkKyPVZIhTXb_1dnXW1Zok47Oc4sbOt1XUJ4NXi9SOJPTcZrGhNmV0wYKTJMhL0Zgp8S2Kdo41t1P9_chIo0pzmORTrgy/s16000/DSC_9788.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-0_lwTIg8UPe9Y4Ks75IMwTzTMosbd1EZq5dr7qNE9RLA0tJOUuLZIJMRkcdpnYOImjUED_UbGOJyVXMNqyO9ev_2Gfo0_RKgVuqpD8HA5SIk6YyWipGY3BSPJjoLSn9-13JfsohWAQInDSZ2qRYz8eEnazZENg5cV20lm9nepYqia8atxWrmWH8/s690/DSC_9925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="family ski holiday, snowbizz" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-0_lwTIg8UPe9Y4Ks75IMwTzTMosbd1EZq5dr7qNE9RLA0tJOUuLZIJMRkcdpnYOImjUED_UbGOJyVXMNqyO9ev_2Gfo0_RKgVuqpD8HA5SIk6YyWipGY3BSPJjoLSn9-13JfsohWAQInDSZ2qRYz8eEnazZENg5cV20lm9nepYqia8atxWrmWH8/s16000/DSC_9925.jpg" title="family ski holiday, snowbizz" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-56708682289775241472023-02-24T23:30:00.001+00:002023-02-27T12:21:54.625+00:00Tomorrow You Are EightIt is the eve of your eighth birthday, although it feels like you are already eight, we have been talking about this for so long. This year it is all about football and Arsenal in particular and I think you are going to love your Saka shirt in the morning. You have been looking forward to this birthday and counting down for months and I hope it is as special as you are.<div> </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlmhH8Q14aLyn03jqPoGrjDw08K2E8oGnNmWR3Zk1VR3j6tAUFjPJEMAD_9A83WISQqf-2ze4uyLjghra48jL8PLe2AT4jmEwBQgUP8x2sHsxONjZaq8MGoKUieKw-4RmmQU3QAU8Gq0EMpfJi4v27nw63zXrgUuWZBYCespTGU-CuYsXyrCX2nzOu/s690/DSC_9913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlmhH8Q14aLyn03jqPoGrjDw08K2E8oGnNmWR3Zk1VR3j6tAUFjPJEMAD_9A83WISQqf-2ze4uyLjghra48jL8PLe2AT4jmEwBQgUP8x2sHsxONjZaq8MGoKUieKw-4RmmQU3QAU8Gq0EMpfJi4v27nw63zXrgUuWZBYCespTGU-CuYsXyrCX2nzOu/s16000/DSC_9913.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>It feels like you have really grown up a lot as a seven year old. Whilst impulse control is never going to be your strong point, you have definitely matured in your emotions and communication and you are lucky to have such wonderful and supportive friends. You have started junior school and absolutely love it. After a tricky end to Infants, I think the new challenges of a new school are exactly what you needed and I hope you continue to thrive there as an eight year old.</div><div><br /></div><div>You seem to have moved away from the rainbows but definitely still like being bright, although anything with a gaming slogan or football gear is now what you pick from your wardrobe. You still love a disco jacket though which makes me happy.</div><div><br /></div><div>You are intelligent, capable, determined and so completely yourself. You are vibrant, so incredibly loud and you are loving. You frustrate me, push all my limits and bring me such intense pride and I can't imagine life without you. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPRPkmPv9mlacGAmSiXuf6Eo8vWOGSJMKFR6oBvJ6NGmGCVE6_FWEXe5ZGL1ROyYjdeJsxohKhBnqPaVGOtwOC01CCfQUNyE5wUKc2_tBH9xeAh5wOOcjaKm6hlkCWL_SxdRxY4mFhPv3QTbDRYXGtReCgaPb3bvV16A6bVEPgZ3yHz1IOZMULmKu/s4512/NES_7752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4512" data-original-width="3008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHPRPkmPv9mlacGAmSiXuf6Eo8vWOGSJMKFR6oBvJ6NGmGCVE6_FWEXe5ZGL1ROyYjdeJsxohKhBnqPaVGOtwOC01CCfQUNyE5wUKc2_tBH9xeAh5wOOcjaKm6hlkCWL_SxdRxY4mFhPv3QTbDRYXGtReCgaPb3bvV16A6bVEPgZ3yHz1IOZMULmKu/w426-h640/NES_7752.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div>We have a climbing party with your friends tomorrow and then a family party which means lots of cake and lots of excitement and you can't wait!</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Birthday baby boy, Happy Birthday Finn. You are loved more than I ever knew you could be</span></span></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-4909039651441406302023-02-22T12:57:00.002+00:002023-02-22T12:57:23.631+00:00Safe Skiing with Piste X CodeWe first went skiing in 2014 and it has become one of our favourite things to do as a family ever since. All four children now ski when we go away, with lessons in the morning and out with us in the afternoon and I love watching the pride they have in themselves as they progress. It is still a couple of years until Rex can put on skis, but he has four mini teachers excited to help him out when he does. Cora and Finn are still cautious and happiest on green runs (the easiest and flattest) whilst Dylan and Archie are more confident on the blues (next stage up) and love adding in little jumps and off piste sections. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz8ZVvZjnZ6KJ-3zU3zIskZYTtdJ9cfAQBADtawnkIQCRs2QldOzUzPiKyB2G5NteSJegOOM107rSGBK7xQrma-czEToWghILICg0k4OTQtM2QNuFiwV3Fj-Dv-A26dMiD8zi0g_A3aca_1qATeqjqEf9U-tDfPGoiwB_NpSryY7-h1tk14rQJ3iV/s3008/CLA_3933.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="3008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTz8ZVvZjnZ6KJ-3zU3zIskZYTtdJ9cfAQBADtawnkIQCRs2QldOzUzPiKyB2G5NteSJegOOM107rSGBK7xQrma-czEToWghILICg0k4OTQtM2QNuFiwV3Fj-Dv-A26dMiD8zi0g_A3aca_1qATeqjqEf9U-tDfPGoiwB_NpSryY7-h1tk14rQJ3iV/w640-h640/CLA_3933.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>Learning the basics of a new sport is tricky and with skiing, it isn't just yourself you have to think of, it is everyone else on the slopes. During a run we will inevitably come across people much faster than us, hurtling past and also people much slower who are still new to skiing and lessons taking place. Knowing how to navigate all that is so important and if the children are old enough to ski, then they are old enough to learn about safety. This is where the Piste X Code comes in - a simple way to teach children (and remind adults) how to stay safe and respec<span style="background-color: white;">t others on the slopes. In this <span style="font-family: inherit;">video <span style="color: #212529;">BBC Ski Sunday Presenter Ed Leigh introduces the code.</span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9gzbhXXQf3Q" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, we haven't yet had an accident on the piste but we do stick to the important rules and ski with respect for both the terrain and other people. It won't be long until the children over take me with their skills and want to ski the runs beyond my ability so reinforcing the message regularly is so important. I will be writing more about our family ski holiday this week so if you are considering booking a family ski trip then make sure you check back!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi870PqMuODDS7DrLY88sgT_zuMtifpShQhYidc2AO72wrl9dMk5VBceUHQReOCYCb3KBPiw_OKYZAL1F85qATMT5pHkYh08Nmw9syyqPME57xNuFw4eTeGHx3dws2FZ8feFwhaq_lrDXHifIjOYKx7jvoZT_fs-LmbjTjxiFzQo2kGIISafN8bSgnP/s4512/CLA_4206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="4512" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi870PqMuODDS7DrLY88sgT_zuMtifpShQhYidc2AO72wrl9dMk5VBceUHQReOCYCb3KBPiw_OKYZAL1F85qATMT5pHkYh08Nmw9syyqPME57xNuFw4eTeGHx3dws2FZ8feFwhaq_lrDXHifIjOYKx7jvoZT_fs-LmbjTjxiFzQo2kGIISafN8bSgnP/w640-h426/CLA_4206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>This post is for the Ski Safe Blogger Campaign by Alikats Mountain Holidays and Piste X Code. <a href="https://alikats.eu/blog/competitions/ski-safe-blogger-campaign/" target="_blank">Find out more here</a></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-32619500748903799042023-02-16T23:00:00.001+00:002023-02-19T15:20:19.861+00:00Before You Turn TenTen sounds so much bigger than nine, but then you are so much bigger. You are growing up and it is only in looking back that I realise how far you have come. In little ways you are becoming more independent and getting new freedoms and I feel immense pride watching you grow. <script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>You are an introvert, hard to get to know (a battle I think we will have with each new teacher) but wonderful when you do. With those that know you, you are playful and loving, loyal and kind. You come alive when you are skiing, you are bold and confident and so full of joy that I want to move to the mountains with you. When you are passionate about something it radiates from you and is impossible to ignore.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9F2DAmrZt0NJVnp5jaSWi87ddLS0n9qJY7T2sXni2zDpQpsDAMO10Mhxruk1Okzl8fH1WhvQjspKbde6H7baG0reeoQ2oit5xvfXb4ZHzJshUN9Sgs3PHwYR1vrRCW8uuDZVbo9dZVxDBHL_IOYRE_QDIY8k0S_TK_mDfb_wL7d9E8Px0BU_MjSN/s3008/CLA_3945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3008" data-original-width="3008" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia9F2DAmrZt0NJVnp5jaSWi87ddLS0n9qJY7T2sXni2zDpQpsDAMO10Mhxruk1Okzl8fH1WhvQjspKbde6H7baG0reeoQ2oit5xvfXb4ZHzJshUN9Sgs3PHwYR1vrRCW8uuDZVbo9dZVxDBHL_IOYRE_QDIY8k0S_TK_mDfb_wL7d9E8Px0BU_MjSN/w640-h640/CLA_3945.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>You don't want to cuddle as much now you are growing up. You are comfortable setting boundaries and you are confident in your own beliefs. You are still happiest snuggled up in a blanket with a gaming device in your hand. You feel injustice strongly and are certain that you will make good decisions as you hit the teenage years - let's see if that happens! </div><div><br /></div><div>In some ways you are still the easiest child - not old enough to be asserting too much independence and not young enough to need too much help but I don't want you to ever feel lost in the middle. Being part of a bigger family has its pros and cons and I hope you always feel special and unique. You still absolutely adore your baby brother (even if you could take or leave the rest of the gang) and you love teaching him new skills and celebrating his milestones. You are so protective of him - something I should have expected as you have always been kind and loyal. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlE6cwnQXwn9ZAijiHkL8Fi3XkClThqlJKveNr2FkPgHDXRMgKDjVCANLp8GntxEgjHPnO7bwdovOH3GpB0qC_UwGTFDX_MiQ7B1LTobC54BLe0kYUCQ_03plH6mPDteY1yGX8d3J32qVUn8gjG0DiwHaAMNvPzBrPRkjPiwW4q4BYH9P9KtHX-of/s6048/DSC_9760.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlE6cwnQXwn9ZAijiHkL8Fi3XkClThqlJKveNr2FkPgHDXRMgKDjVCANLp8GntxEgjHPnO7bwdovOH3GpB0qC_UwGTFDX_MiQ7B1LTobC54BLe0kYUCQ_03plH6mPDteY1yGX8d3J32qVUn8gjG0DiwHaAMNvPzBrPRkjPiwW4q4BYH9P9KtHX-of/w640-h426/DSC_9760.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I like to <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/02/before-you-turn-nine.html" target="_blank">re read all your birthday posts</a> on the night before and see how much you have changed but also how much you have stayed the same, completely true to who you are. You are an amazing person and I <span style="font-family: inherit;">am so lucky to be your Mum.</span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Before you turn ten, as I kiss you for the last time as a nine year old, I want you to know how truly loved you are.</span></span><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-42851645320819752982023-01-23T12:19:00.000+00:002023-01-23T12:19:46.506+00:00A Winter Getaway to Vilnius, LithuaniaI wanted to get away for a Christmas market trip over December and after looking at a few options, it was Vilnius in Lithuania that I was drawn to. As well as a Christmas market for shopping, there was a new country to explore and the flights were very reasonable for the dates we wanted. 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</script><div><br /></div><div>We found flights for £45 return, leaving Friday and coming back on the Monday and we booked a beautiful apartment right by the old town which worked out £60 each for the three nights. Vilnius airport is very small and it cost us seven Euros for a large taxi from the airport to our apartment (slightly less for a standard sized car).</div><div><br /></div><div>In December Lithuania is slightly colder than the UK and temperatures ranged between-5 and -15 during our trip. There was a brief flurry of snow one evening and if you got away from the town centre there was snow on the ground and trees still. We came prepared with warm layers, thick socks and thermals and the cold didn't feel nearly as biting as the UK in my opinion.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanMzG8fC5zgo5q4KTnAtu1Ozmv-3N27edV9Lvnf9fYQo5gy7P2l4ZkRaVUfQldaOJEkN8ljaydSaZJ7p8OR979qf2E4sdObMxvpcyg5asEABj7P-RpTXlUkfDhFQj1XB7XI80QHugriTQssrYmxRNGBrNdN3zmaSMsBRajA0XJmjtOq6z1HJDbyF0/s690/20221204_120808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanMzG8fC5zgo5q4KTnAtu1Ozmv-3N27edV9Lvnf9fYQo5gy7P2l4ZkRaVUfQldaOJEkN8ljaydSaZJ7p8OR979qf2E4sdObMxvpcyg5asEABj7P-RpTXlUkfDhFQj1XB7XI80QHugriTQssrYmxRNGBrNdN3zmaSMsBRajA0XJmjtOq6z1HJDbyF0/s16000/20221204_120808.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>There were two Christmas markets on whilst we were there, the first one was just for a weekend and was an international market in the town hall which was mostly tables run by different embassies. The second one was in the Cathedral square and centered around the huge Christmas tree. Every year there is a different theme to the tree and 2022 looked like a three tiered cake. It was spectacular day and night, however the market was quite limited. We did get mulled wine and some Lithuanian candy but bought more from other stalls around the old town rather than the market here.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksdv-MIxtD2iUVQZOnWMBlalKQLj6HcyH-0A-OqFLtEBS-ZwLRngtLkLync8sEElIwBkQazsHNpUElWILXnMacRgU_jQcN0mxOvMLTWZ_JtNq_Os5GN0XAnUoEjHkQw876GZFMGgof5iE0_LorlBG5a3jRx_lqmh88RWrdno_CaYmMT3a_mZEEvhV/s690/20221203_123414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksdv-MIxtD2iUVQZOnWMBlalKQLj6HcyH-0A-OqFLtEBS-ZwLRngtLkLync8sEElIwBkQazsHNpUElWILXnMacRgU_jQcN0mxOvMLTWZ_JtNq_Os5GN0XAnUoEjHkQw876GZFMGgof5iE0_LorlBG5a3jRx_lqmh88RWrdno_CaYmMT3a_mZEEvhV/s16000/20221203_123414.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwBXxGmR2JE35hHBvSBq71xH5Y1DM9gArLo_Zr2GXde_aIsCP8kMUYj796vM-bgGuBuYBSa9Zb3GnEnxHYoxlD1-FeUh4FTsdiZTtgUsWAYNDMtbYgL5AmljWG-L6ncZYhTerfjaB9PfjIiMdNDAJezI6vibENIiLzaHw2rNStZ7AfSBhCPwHbcx4/s690/20221203_200733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwBXxGmR2JE35hHBvSBq71xH5Y1DM9gArLo_Zr2GXde_aIsCP8kMUYj796vM-bgGuBuYBSa9Zb3GnEnxHYoxlD1-FeUh4FTsdiZTtgUsWAYNDMtbYgL5AmljWG-L6ncZYhTerfjaB9PfjIiMdNDAJezI6vibENIiLzaHw2rNStZ7AfSBhCPwHbcx4/s16000/20221203_200733.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Whilst the market was disappointing, the mini break certainly wasn't and I adored Vilnius. The architecture is incredible and the old town with its cobbled streets, beautiful coffee shops and Christmas lights was pretty special. There were so many buildings which had gone big with their Christmas decorations and made the whole town feel so warm. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some of the places we visited during our stay</div><div><br /></div><div>1) Uzupis is a self declared republic within Vilnius and a short walk from the old town. You can find their constitution in 23 languages written on the wall which contains statements such as 'everyone has the right to cry'. The area is full of fun street art, interesting boutiques and a tourist office where you can stamp your passport.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyi7Z7_yZO9dnhldYbhW3AzrYjXh_AVTW1EZacOXw0I366lkuu1wSrocqCwunEVz-YS-Y3QLsCd_SYhAOYQtk4IGlOveu3_Y7stYJyKkKTAY_TMBiD0ZyyyTi_Svd7oy-1-qdBrYP_HU4p_Qk6824WjH48bmfFl3rwl6YS8gcADAXtpp-E-bqVk9f/s690/20221204_133342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyi7Z7_yZO9dnhldYbhW3AzrYjXh_AVTW1EZacOXw0I366lkuu1wSrocqCwunEVz-YS-Y3QLsCd_SYhAOYQtk4IGlOveu3_Y7stYJyKkKTAY_TMBiD0ZyyyTi_Svd7oy-1-qdBrYP_HU4p_Qk6824WjH48bmfFl3rwl6YS8gcADAXtpp-E-bqVk9f/s16000/20221204_133342.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw_GUjJ-LQiP6-Xi2EMug5OuQo0fOXceBbFmtIiF0XgJD4f785H-dDzZLKhNp3d0ahUtMjRdAFYjqRYzSXcaRwnACWdAUBGbI402d6COPy3JGpzoYPB_0GMW5dwFJPhFbpiMnpXofuCKcsqawzD1NZS1xqmzEJQ8YvNl6eEls17TNI-A0BBDcokCV/s690/20221204_142203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw_GUjJ-LQiP6-Xi2EMug5OuQo0fOXceBbFmtIiF0XgJD4f785H-dDzZLKhNp3d0ahUtMjRdAFYjqRYzSXcaRwnACWdAUBGbI402d6COPy3JGpzoYPB_0GMW5dwFJPhFbpiMnpXofuCKcsqawzD1NZS1xqmzEJQ8YvNl6eEls17TNI-A0BBDcokCV/s16000/20221204_142203.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhv7mSzZ8nw6D0mgcuQ9rtJ-L-j-aCCuehCK-VODmWENtXjpqNaEDoJDXxBefGle3T7SYmJ8EbBqxn7-Z6y0aPjxoKmQZ7C17YVlxO7tg9kJEdcSF_lXE0-TA1B8BYTo2AZBmFE4A-RGgY7W2ue2lWLenbgJXGXaml4tNTkLXYFZVtfBH58r4J9x5w/s690/20221204_143235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhv7mSzZ8nw6D0mgcuQ9rtJ-L-j-aCCuehCK-VODmWENtXjpqNaEDoJDXxBefGle3T7SYmJ8EbBqxn7-Z6y0aPjxoKmQZ7C17YVlxO7tg9kJEdcSF_lXE0-TA1B8BYTo2AZBmFE4A-RGgY7W2ue2lWLenbgJXGXaml4tNTkLXYFZVtfBH58r4J9x5w/s16000/20221204_143235.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Uzupis" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2)<span style="background-color: white;"><span><a href="https://www.govilnius.lt/visit-vilnius/places/lukiskes-prison-en" style="color: #202124; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">Lukiškės Prison</a><span style="color: #202124; font-family: inherit;"> is </span><span style="color: #202124;">situated</span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: inherit;"> in the centre of Vilnius and was closed as a working prison in 2019. Over the winter there was an ice skating rink in the central courtyard and you can go for tours around this prison (where scenes in Stranger Things season 4 were shot). It was really interesting to walk around and we found a fun bar inside the prison where you could get drinks and snacks.</span></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFbT4FwvoxzespL8CpUC_gbavqqefZZtJp6Npjy0GJQhoIBggtaL9fVjPyQofEmJW_qye0JZMaRTrkMvYYuDwuxmmkg67DX97tAlXZ4hTAop1Yy7NTkMkPPrjerdhQ5N0AdR1IjUy2Zm89oLXHruGytj_W0I7kgRH7JCnDw2dCipxYn8Hh_QnX_iT/s690/20221204_161925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Lukiskes prison" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFbT4FwvoxzespL8CpUC_gbavqqefZZtJp6Npjy0GJQhoIBggtaL9fVjPyQofEmJW_qye0JZMaRTrkMvYYuDwuxmmkg67DX97tAlXZ4hTAop1Yy7NTkMkPPrjerdhQ5N0AdR1IjUy2Zm89oLXHruGytj_W0I7kgRH7JCnDw2dCipxYn8Hh_QnX_iT/s16000/20221204_161925.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Lukiskes prison" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3g_M1rb-6jFzgXXa24rcvSXycyuGzpqcILb2uZ5kka7LQLIy7S10xAJ4bj8WLi2aWAW4lpnpvZtIiq9g-R_5MNTpNObHZ95oLwrnwOd8BN71EscySHmj7zW8bhUc77ZMe1QDREAVqL1hNEEazl43kbwwQHPHGvtS5vGNBk105PjvRWUk_msAoBBi/s690/20221204_163248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Lukiskes prison" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3g_M1rb-6jFzgXXa24rcvSXycyuGzpqcILb2uZ5kka7LQLIy7S10xAJ4bj8WLi2aWAW4lpnpvZtIiq9g-R_5MNTpNObHZ95oLwrnwOd8BN71EscySHmj7zW8bhUc77ZMe1QDREAVqL1hNEEazl43kbwwQHPHGvtS5vGNBk105PjvRWUk_msAoBBi/s16000/20221204_163248.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, Lukiskes prison" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>3) There is a Christmas train that drives around the old town at night, all lit up with fairy lights. It is 2 euros per ticket and a fun activity to get out of the cold for a little while and see the beautiful city.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcFiL1_lAhEJjylXf0lEQp_xL-FCcRZl-dt8aEpH_h80pOcMvJsCOUMp6PPab0P3GgYw8HYruHbLhOCMicc6_QyCH_8vnhqqXd4TvU5Z5cUSbGUkhceOEt5gj_E_QggLxObCZGAjUfFFacjJZHZFotHWLzTOcTa721NijRJJn8F9CjzG7UCHY-e7d/s690/20221204_202016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDcFiL1_lAhEJjylXf0lEQp_xL-FCcRZl-dt8aEpH_h80pOcMvJsCOUMp6PPab0P3GgYw8HYruHbLhOCMicc6_QyCH_8vnhqqXd4TvU5Z5cUSbGUkhceOEt5gj_E_QggLxObCZGAjUfFFacjJZHZFotHWLzTOcTa721NijRJJn8F9CjzG7UCHY-e7d/s16000/20221204_202016.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4) Food was an important part of our trip. We had a delicious brunch at Backstage cafe who also did great coffee. <a href="https://www.rosehip.lt/" target="_blank">Rosehip Vegan</a> was incredible - make sure you book a table as they do get busy. <a href="https://etnodvaras.lt/en/valgiarastis/" target="_blank">Etno Dvaras</a> is a chain doing reasonably priced traditional food. Hales Market is fun for a wander and you can grab smoothies, pastries and the traditional Lithuanian cakes there.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VDmBDzbv942VE-5Fm-jjO69ePyBm6yO3MsEo-C2xJ03Yj55eFdUqnGfGCWKsBuwgWs3m66GOFbuJ1rn7x7bRP8DHLBZCQcj8yOTu4gxdAoNIKgTDunxQdG2ZyW2-zndoHffJsgS1JV3nF9MCoQuWACXbb4kQGv-G4PBi8aV9n-bt_V20kiu_Jk43/s690/20221204_190750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, vegan lithuania" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VDmBDzbv942VE-5Fm-jjO69ePyBm6yO3MsEo-C2xJ03Yj55eFdUqnGfGCWKsBuwgWs3m66GOFbuJ1rn7x7bRP8DHLBZCQcj8yOTu4gxdAoNIKgTDunxQdG2ZyW2-zndoHffJsgS1JV3nF9MCoQuWACXbb4kQGv-G4PBi8aV9n-bt_V20kiu_Jk43/s16000/20221204_190750.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break, vegan lithuania" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5) Other members of the group visited Vilnius' <a href="https://mo.lt/en/" target="_blank">MO Museum of Modern Art</a> and really enjoyed it. (Rex was not in the mood). If you are interested in art then they recommend it.</div><div><br /></div><div>6) <a href="https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-vilnius-lietuva/restaurant-bar/skybar" target="_blank">Sky Bar</a> is located on the 22nd floor of the Radisson and we booked a table on the day we wanted to visit. With views out over Vilnius it is a great spot to drink a cocktail and there were hundreds on the menu as well as staff happy to make something up based on our likes. Children are allowed in the bar until 10pm, although we didn't see any other than Rex. Cocktails were around 9-10 Euros each. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2ThYDXQN8rtatqTh_8atkk7rHw9InTxKBHzvCLk1B_NVHu3KD_P2e4gJTKgwfDxOQeTT9o56yd9VjG2gWrco2j2XvNyjhGP4SmZVQSrz62wlsS2YPpzjDYhBuoeIRtNVdKxQ1AfjH87PbxNMgb_JK8pafGMQQ57udpO3IaqAXpiJJ8aGL4tMRxZQ/s690/20221203_205317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2ThYDXQN8rtatqTh_8atkk7rHw9InTxKBHzvCLk1B_NVHu3KD_P2e4gJTKgwfDxOQeTT9o56yd9VjG2gWrco2j2XvNyjhGP4SmZVQSrz62wlsS2YPpzjDYhBuoeIRtNVdKxQ1AfjH87PbxNMgb_JK8pafGMQQ57udpO3IaqAXpiJJ8aGL4tMRxZQ/s16000/20221203_205317.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Rex was 12 months old when we visited and was so easy. He was happy in the stroller or sling as we explored and I made time to find empty coffee shops for him to explore or took him back to the apartment for a crawl around when he needed it. The bars we visited (sky bar and the prison bar) were both happy to have a baby in and the city was stroller friendly. Vilnius is a beautiful city to visit, small enough that you can see a lot in a couple of days and it felt very festive in early December.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBZaIja8FM7Rg08_8sSrhjKFLKK-_T3lQuPasQCam_Utwc4A7lswCfjiLgCDac6KdwcDxNq96EdLdIs4rHaoMcROxOY0ee5H-bw51NWXZof-So2yB-GaVHmWReCCWyoE3gZoSH2e1oU4w8hYV3Y9Usd9RjyIjZHccrr00Qg1TuREJUIkbJv3u28IS/s690/20221203_133841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBZaIja8FM7Rg08_8sSrhjKFLKK-_T3lQuPasQCam_Utwc4A7lswCfjiLgCDac6KdwcDxNq96EdLdIs4rHaoMcROxOY0ee5H-bw51NWXZof-So2yB-GaVHmWReCCWyoE3gZoSH2e1oU4w8hYV3Y9Usd9RjyIjZHccrr00Qg1TuREJUIkbJv3u28IS/s16000/20221203_133841.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKLlxn1bLKo5-S-UZ5X4GTaininvB9MaU4BgInoa3ZxiCN4iSpMlVprquocZxhnGWwAD984n9-eLA_FXyaWRFmwkGBymMhWHbMPXPdxU4nr_SQanXs6uZDpOUlt2RziKcGMci9sD1AYQtBrn8ggwGFde2YhZhBWBdlmKG19WgWXmeutEfdP3X_WMq/s690/20221203_221033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlKLlxn1bLKo5-S-UZ5X4GTaininvB9MaU4BgInoa3ZxiCN4iSpMlVprquocZxhnGWwAD984n9-eLA_FXyaWRFmwkGBymMhWHbMPXPdxU4nr_SQanXs6uZDpOUlt2RziKcGMci9sD1AYQtBrn8ggwGFde2YhZhBWBdlmKG19WgWXmeutEfdP3X_WMq/s16000/20221203_221033.jpg" title="Vilnius at Christmas, Lithuania mini break" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-58821703614783209792022-11-08T15:46:00.000+00:002022-11-08T15:46:04.939+00:0048 Hours in Singapore - Our Family Travel ItineraryDue to some last minute flight cancellations, we ended up with only just over 48 hours in Singapore. We had never planned to spend too long there as after Thailand and Vietnam we knew it would be expensive, but we had hoped for a little more time to explore. Singapore was the last country we visited before heading home so we were all getting tired and there is so much more to see and do that we had to just pick a couple of things and be content with that. If you want to catch up on the first parts of our trip, this is our <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/09/25-weeks-in-thailand-our-family-travel.html" target="_blank">Thailand Itinerary</a> and our <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/10/2-weeks-in-vietnam-our-family-travel.html" target="_blank">Vietnam Itinerary</a>.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxXvgipRuNphfuuaZKwiJtdWgVHafN2YgyIlQLly511_HahfQhz6b5W5QlF11d2gA7nChRYZW57rrvGxpxNrOk0M8lQt9BRli0m_5TsPH1O06eczct5NaeHExiofEjs9EjmdGbXsAgP6lXtmTjge5OWGmTFYkIJeb_ZeR5X7CmhBU4keZcGpKDZIK/s690/20220825_183912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVxXvgipRuNphfuuaZKwiJtdWgVHafN2YgyIlQLly511_HahfQhz6b5W5QlF11d2gA7nChRYZW57rrvGxpxNrOk0M8lQt9BRli0m_5TsPH1O06eczct5NaeHExiofEjs9EjmdGbXsAgP6lXtmTjge5OWGmTFYkIJeb_ZeR5X7CmhBU4keZcGpKDZIK/s16000/20220825_183912.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>We arrived in the evening and left the airport to find our hotel. After we had settled in, we went for a walk around the local area and to find some dinner. We stayed at <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/five-47-6-splendour.en-gb.html?aid=318615&label=New_English_EN_GBIE_5226314545-RnYQj%2AqnIkYg15Re%2ASD5mgS217288620382%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atidsa-64415224945%3Alp1007006%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm&sid=b63f09da329adabfc5603ddfd43553e9&dest_id=-73635;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;group_children=0;hapos=1;hpos=1;no_rooms=1;req_adults=2;req_children=0;room1=A%2CA;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;srepoch=1667922013;srpvid=d1666e2e37b1019b;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl" target="_blank">five/6 Splendour Hotel in the Geylang district</a> and were delighted to have safe flat pavements after the crazy Vietnamese streets. The hotel was unfortunately 3x as expensive as what we were used to and nowhere near as nice, but this is what we had expected from Singapore.</div><div><br /></div><div>For our full day in Singapore (which also happened to be my birthday), we headed over to colourful Chinatown to check out the world's cheapest Michelin Starred food at Hawker Chan. The children were really excited to try it, although none were that enamoured by it in reality. Definitely something to tick off the bucket list though!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjJiUs9TqNBLp478m7jmOQf6FPXwwrz2LR7ewGJjn59j_rGPORX2HIXPyOeGW9LeQv9d4B3RoVEMfWkPgN-YvuD0_WRDRLajGM2tOmj9c0mts0ieETDjHI48aOhd257wzgrBac9aWQJI6LTG58oWG4Gz1q4g7RcxYvRIX4rLIbqmYg9Tr0e2ZCy-l/s690/20220825_132103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjJiUs9TqNBLp478m7jmOQf6FPXwwrz2LR7ewGJjn59j_rGPORX2HIXPyOeGW9LeQv9d4B3RoVEMfWkPgN-YvuD0_WRDRLajGM2tOmj9c0mts0ieETDjHI48aOhd257wzgrBac9aWQJI6LTG58oWG4Gz1q4g7RcxYvRIX4rLIbqmYg9Tr0e2ZCy-l/s16000/20220825_132103.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESvINnHBa5Bcg46iGGOT_BApQnBwDE7wThA40lq3sAlAL5G3b52ImqO83w2VOikxNN4nWUDu4VRE8m-Cc-UM_It-TN2I78TdEFHpkaxupQUkSnkkOdK9KYE5HpJCRS634wALLGg40Z1CX1a87HYqgk5TfS1C7J_4H4eHKwfjhrZMphqI9ty1wvISa/s690/20220825_151825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESvINnHBa5Bcg46iGGOT_BApQnBwDE7wThA40lq3sAlAL5G3b52ImqO83w2VOikxNN4nWUDu4VRE8m-Cc-UM_It-TN2I78TdEFHpkaxupQUkSnkkOdK9KYE5HpJCRS634wALLGg40Z1CX1a87HYqgk5TfS1C7J_4H4eHKwfjhrZMphqI9ty1wvISa/s16000/20220825_151825.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>After lunch, we wanted to explore Gardens by The Bay and we decided to walk there so we could take in more of Singapore. You can really see a city when you walk through it and the buildings had incorporated trees and nature in so many amazing ways, it was fascinating to see such a built up city trying to be green. Singapore feels like such a safe place to walk around and I wish we had more time to explore on foot.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCeoU3LePFQSdJpfFOhMor1AsnjRO38Igbl1m42BnnTBMUuT6sjQFPUeAFUGj5zOVO0SzZZhABcT-iHoOQzw8mDjJgDLEqe0NbTB6Lt0JCOvd1EErssAYF5CyiTSLxYCyGT9UOk2Mtcy4igHvPSEhT6MAAX7CxfIopubEQDl8TDCbJx84FlRRHRty/s690/20220825_152431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCeoU3LePFQSdJpfFOhMor1AsnjRO38Igbl1m42BnnTBMUuT6sjQFPUeAFUGj5zOVO0SzZZhABcT-iHoOQzw8mDjJgDLEqe0NbTB6Lt0JCOvd1EErssAYF5CyiTSLxYCyGT9UOk2Mtcy4igHvPSEhT6MAAX7CxfIopubEQDl8TDCbJx84FlRRHRty/s16000/20220825_152431.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/" target="_blank">Gardens by the Bay</a> is a huge area of nature and art. Much of it is free to enjoy including the children's gardens and splash zone and the Supertree Grove, but there are areas you can pay to go in as well. We bought tickets for the flower dome and the cloud forest and both were incredible to explore. The iconic structures are full of colour and nature in engaging and beautiful ways and we loved the man made waterfall in the centre of the cloud forest as well as the walkways high up. The closest I can think to describe it is Singapore's version of the Eden Project. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJ4W-nO5tawYmKPg5falRuc8R4YO0MG_9b1rLDq4_G_o3-_oEYSqX4rtIgdVXan6lF-LPDlPvRLGq-XMP0y2rKXlTttZY1_7FlKrxfEN2ehLG8JO6g6hSB8AiabFmkHkhv76DNvh7vvJNKTStawN4CEC8gph-qH_OVBQWRboCT01vNQh3NtGzqkNA/s690/DSC_7845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRJ4W-nO5tawYmKPg5falRuc8R4YO0MG_9b1rLDq4_G_o3-_oEYSqX4rtIgdVXan6lF-LPDlPvRLGq-XMP0y2rKXlTttZY1_7FlKrxfEN2ehLG8JO6g6hSB8AiabFmkHkhv76DNvh7vvJNKTStawN4CEC8gph-qH_OVBQWRboCT01vNQh3NtGzqkNA/s16000/DSC_7845.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNxAANuMbKMxwZWsLcOdjvzNFzUyTloFkSy_tZFRDb8mtT-a62-MWaUGZNY_mdnnY2K9fTNWaRdQfVPCezEcVdEXzrpdYcCNReY2Ylu7SShXyFp77NQpBLY0-wNkeE78hU6O81K0UFlQjx0nCCN2kKpj6UJg1uctOxN3EIDevBS-fMDHEP8T-c8D9/s690/20220825_184728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNxAANuMbKMxwZWsLcOdjvzNFzUyTloFkSy_tZFRDb8mtT-a62-MWaUGZNY_mdnnY2K9fTNWaRdQfVPCezEcVdEXzrpdYcCNReY2Ylu7SShXyFp77NQpBLY0-wNkeE78hU6O81K0UFlQjx0nCCN2kKpj6UJg1uctOxN3EIDevBS-fMDHEP8T-c8D9/s16000/20220825_184728.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPFDlvZfKbPJhtF6MfUG07yZtsIG1RMY_NqASwWSQIaR7ZVeCsMkNQCm87Rie4c7Ks6izMYSS_RJ4ni_pSN4l1QROHiiJAHPJ362iCWVn_RyxjlpA63nPHKExdeY-61gNz36gQ-nUQLJ7B2TmpLY6QJamg4ulDOiNVy2lmpMl2qOORk0y_oE54XL9/s690/20220825_190410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPFDlvZfKbPJhtF6MfUG07yZtsIG1RMY_NqASwWSQIaR7ZVeCsMkNQCm87Rie4c7Ks6izMYSS_RJ4ni_pSN4l1QROHiiJAHPJ362iCWVn_RyxjlpA63nPHKExdeY-61gNz36gQ-nUQLJ7B2TmpLY6QJamg4ulDOiNVy2lmpMl2qOORk0y_oE54XL9/s16000/20220825_190410.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We spent all afternoon exploring and as the evening set in, there was a light and music show in the </div><div>supertree grove celebrating the multicultural aspect of Singapore's history. It was fantastic to watch and completely free with the famous Marina Bay Sands hotel in the background. To leave the gardens we actually ended up walking through MBS and we headed to a Singaporean restaurant for a birthday meal.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWHHTTke_2OttrK2q7EvuVYVDIa3BYuIAGQOK5Vq_aTN617l7IdWwz3Y5AQy9EPcejteJp-TxhOk4hjywyex436o4AJTNioqdJj6eh9HUJCwxAYkwe8c0rUWcgCgxZdP4-ksVz7ZU-72E2U4WldtqkfPErK1e2vjeijW8PlYGViJ907EiVVFXMhH/s690/20220825_195929.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcWHHTTke_2OttrK2q7EvuVYVDIa3BYuIAGQOK5Vq_aTN617l7IdWwz3Y5AQy9EPcejteJp-TxhOk4hjywyex436o4AJTNioqdJj6eh9HUJCwxAYkwe8c0rUWcgCgxZdP4-ksVz7ZU-72E2U4WldtqkfPErK1e2vjeijW8PlYGViJ907EiVVFXMhH/s16000/20220825_195929.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Our final day in Singapore was also the final day of our Asian Adventure and I wanted to get to the Haig Street Hawker Market. Hawker markets are the cheapest way to eat in Singapore, they are like a huge food court full of individual vendors and I had watched an episode of a street food documentary on Netflix about a stall selling the traditional dessert of Putu Piring. We headed over there to get some lunch and try the dessert before heading back to the airport to check in our luggage. We still had many hours until our flight but one thing on our holiday list that we didn't want to miss out on was the Jewel centre in Singapore's Changi Airport.</div><div><br /></div><div>Singapore has one of the most incredible airports and we all wanted to see the waterfall in the centre. Not only is there a climbing nets centre, a cinema and a swimming pool in the airport, there are also so many interactive exhibits and so much to see and do. Our top priority was the Pokemon Centre where there were exclusive games to play and limited edition merchandise to buy. It did not disappoint and was one of the highlights of the children's trip. We spent all afternoon exploring the airport, eating at the food court downstairs and watching the light show on the waterfall. As we had already checked in our suitcases, we could enjoy the Changi airport until an hour before our 11pm flight home.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKknk0AdDC8_I98KJ0xctMKwGgtLpg72BbgBbh9s2xUOQL1_Yxaa9WnWwNIhQl8XeC2GbE0Lwd0a8CT499S1FeuvAkaG9Lbl1J28ZPMZoU2vS5zJ4VmmVT5WNgNn49GPHPB4M_gY1kKvVcJPwOdNkwWEmLrU4rmQfv5DrLxs66lsUGU31wH3_X-El/s690/20220826_175324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSKknk0AdDC8_I98KJ0xctMKwGgtLpg72BbgBbh9s2xUOQL1_Yxaa9WnWwNIhQl8XeC2GbE0Lwd0a8CT499S1FeuvAkaG9Lbl1J28ZPMZoU2vS5zJ4VmmVT5WNgNn49GPHPB4M_gY1kKvVcJPwOdNkwWEmLrU4rmQfv5DrLxs66lsUGU31wH3_X-El/s16000/20220826_175324.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yZEkRlUA0iBOKKUcfh36ObIGZ2yPxev_9rTkQrz4yR7PZB3VoQBbCSyYzaNYxXmANcTjqrcBIdNu7kwfqe2AJ-_beJQe4M4oCBfbU5X27xHfZJ-eji4HnRq_xhvQcSnzS5BiA5K95a_ZznhhvQOXyOIfO9Dc7LHHOymN3Qmy3WyFho05SA19AA6o/s690/20220826_202325.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yZEkRlUA0iBOKKUcfh36ObIGZ2yPxev_9rTkQrz4yR7PZB3VoQBbCSyYzaNYxXmANcTjqrcBIdNu7kwfqe2AJ-_beJQe4M4oCBfbU5X27xHfZJ-eji4HnRq_xhvQcSnzS5BiA5K95a_ZznhhvQOXyOIfO9Dc7LHHOymN3Qmy3WyFho05SA19AA6o/s16000/20220826_202325.jpg" title="Singapore with children, 48 hour singapore itinerary" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>It was a very quick stop in Singapore and I found it so hard to choose what to spend our time on. I would have loved to do the Night Safari, visit Universal Studios or the water park over on Sentosa Island, spend more time walking the colourful and quirky streets and have a Singapore Sling at Raffles hotel. It was a great way to end our adventure and hopefully we can visit again in the future.</div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-28226202252762394552022-11-05T22:37:00.002+00:002022-11-05T22:37:54.589+00:00One in The MorningIt feels like you have only just arrived, I still think of you as a little baby in most ways, but life without you seems so distant a memory too. You are the baby we didn't know we needed to complete our family and tomorrow my tiny boy, you turn one.<script type="text/javascript">
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Being the youngest of five means there are a lot of people delighted about your milestones.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgfn3jC1iY4WFYz-to7C4F4yxcXN2TCp5dvcQbjkdoxBdwGKScVd_O0HD2u7nMb8sbNCHk7QDySqFn3Ib7_v-iWkBNuTNcB8h6_XD8-MUP3NcwiktZ8Ks4MouDCBqyOjBIeOqBEJDOONKaYyQLLwgl9Tst-FxG4VRuXlnGI5k3_bvoL-6SVqYdFsv/s690/DSC_8086-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVgfn3jC1iY4WFYz-to7C4F4yxcXN2TCp5dvcQbjkdoxBdwGKScVd_O0HD2u7nMb8sbNCHk7QDySqFn3Ib7_v-iWkBNuTNcB8h6_XD8-MUP3NcwiktZ8Ks4MouDCBqyOjBIeOqBEJDOONKaYyQLLwgl9Tst-FxG4VRuXlnGI5k3_bvoL-6SVqYdFsv/s16000/DSC_8086-2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A year ago I had no idea you were about to arrive, I thought I had a few more days still. You were born on Saturday evening after a <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2021/11/baby-5-birth-story.html" target="_blank">very quick labour</a> and you were just perfect. 7lb 13oz of healthy baby boy, you looked like all your siblings and completely unique at the same time. You were alert, you took me in as I memorised every part of you and I remembered how quickly a heart can grow.</div><div><br /></div><div>This year you have changed from that tiny baby who just needed to be held to a much bigger baby who still needs to be held. You feel safest in my arms and we still haven't spent more than about 3 hours apart. You still rely heavily on breastmilk and you have no intention of sleeping anywhere other than in my bed for the foreseeable future. You are a complete Mummy's boy, although your love for music means Daddy is becoming much more interesting. You press all the buttons on the speakers to let us know you want a tune and then bounce up and down dancing in delight when we turn something on. You are inquisitive, cheeky and determined. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIK8PPLYGcCDm0u-nFBsTmDzANwpPqAyc8xHZw5W99lWYrLkzlwfkTPA3FrhUU9OhyrG9GCrVcPirWXshWupskWiTA38vPjzXjv-lYhi5W3r25pfa4F8XvDH5R1G_t3n92Kl4ouwzh4MA8HJTnKvs5_4cRO46Wb8VLy76iWmcOK5Ksvb__C9crmEk/s690/DSC_8094.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIK8PPLYGcCDm0u-nFBsTmDzANwpPqAyc8xHZw5W99lWYrLkzlwfkTPA3FrhUU9OhyrG9GCrVcPirWXshWupskWiTA38vPjzXjv-lYhi5W3r25pfa4F8XvDH5R1G_t3n92Kl4ouwzh4MA8HJTnKvs5_4cRO46Wb8VLy76iWmcOK5Ksvb__C9crmEk/s16000/DSC_8094.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I thought you would be early to walk as you were crawling and cruising by 9 months old but you have no interest in taking unaided steps yet. You are much more interested in crawling up the stairs as fast as you can, giggling all the way and making sure someone is chasing you up. You say Dadada and Mamama and something that sounds a lot like no. You love music with your Daddy but with me you love books (two very happy parents if this continues). You have 8 teeth and the dribbling is starting back up again so I am sure there are more to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>As your birthday falls on a weekend, we are having a party on the day. After your siblings have helped you explore your birthday gifts, we will head to the same hall where Archie and Finn had their first birthday and we will share cake with the people that love you. I can't wait to celebrate what a little boy you are becoming, but before that moment I need to stop and take in everything you are now. The tiny boy curled up beside me as I write this is only going to get bigger, smarter and more independent and whilst the days might seem long at times, I know how lucky I am to get to spend them with you in my arms. On your last night as an 11 month old, I want to give you an extra cuddle, a bonus kiss and let you know how loved you are.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow my tiny boy, you will be one! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnUHHPkWovUZl_b59MVPjsEO35renKoTWZuZU_lXf3fwBIvoEcbuFd4O96Ik7m3xeGlEtZIGPlC39xrnr5jrXFIpz_4lB1KPgqAKOCiLXNBUjzaA7WVAepv7a0awVqcUBP3aDij7-PtHuOIgJqpSYnV73Y2QsEcM-XPm8jUc0jnao-Vn5RDo8iHLi/s690/DSC_8096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnUHHPkWovUZl_b59MVPjsEO35renKoTWZuZU_lXf3fwBIvoEcbuFd4O96Ik7m3xeGlEtZIGPlC39xrnr5jrXFIpz_4lB1KPgqAKOCiLXNBUjzaA7WVAepv7a0awVqcUBP3aDij7-PtHuOIgJqpSYnV73Y2QsEcM-XPm8jUc0jnao-Vn5RDo8iHLi/s16000/DSC_8096.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCwY4rJJI4lbJV3r_8-2UWuNqsiSjPfhONiqRBUUUiPLz-eF1-7ZGqw2XFXcP1xx03M20OgF48q_psEj26twmVplkYzmG4Ix1iOdLuwoffEIGNeepAP7IsVE2ZFZZupWsGwOAELGSCY3AQbd5ja93AzYGp21X26I09nXL3tZXqnxtGver7Kvm9DG6/s690/DSC_8110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCwY4rJJI4lbJV3r_8-2UWuNqsiSjPfhONiqRBUUUiPLz-eF1-7ZGqw2XFXcP1xx03M20OgF48q_psEj26twmVplkYzmG4Ix1iOdLuwoffEIGNeepAP7IsVE2ZFZZupWsGwOAELGSCY3AQbd5ja93AzYGp21X26I09nXL3tZXqnxtGver7Kvm9DG6/s16000/DSC_8110.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-62039039073955169752022-11-01T14:37:00.000+00:002022-11-01T14:37:09.273+00:00Hoi An, Vietnam with KidsIf I had to choose just one place to recommend in Vietnam, it would be Hoi An. Situated around the middle of Vietnam, it has a beautiful blend of culture and colour and is within 30 minutes drive from a big city, a beach and an airport. The City of Lanterns is an incredible place to visit as a backpacker, couple or family.<script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>We decided to explore this area with three different bases on our recent trip, so we spent a few nights in An Bang beach which is a very laid back beach town around 15 minutes drive from Hoi An ancient town. We spent time in Hoi An and then a few days in Da Nang, the city 30 minutes away that also has an international airport. You can read our <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/10/2-weeks-in-vietnam-our-family-travel.html" target="_blank">2 weeks Vietnam itinerary</a> here for more on this.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3Q5Rjk6jarQWalbYOlfbN3ifti11MbcFxTOpyA2F7zaYbONV39PhGvx5NUQN_J3wEyB2ej_pNpNKkZ73_4COiAHELtlOutjmzl4HBsdRAL4AUA2Ji92UVDqqXk8jjeKwiTC3gqFELn-hWNQKTcXM9vM6n7NNtm5_NyUSjNdDILUUpKciItFXmBbi/s690/DSC_7615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3Q5Rjk6jarQWalbYOlfbN3ifti11MbcFxTOpyA2F7zaYbONV39PhGvx5NUQN_J3wEyB2ej_pNpNKkZ73_4COiAHELtlOutjmzl4HBsdRAL4AUA2Ji92UVDqqXk8jjeKwiTC3gqFELn-hWNQKTcXM9vM6n7NNtm5_NyUSjNdDILUUpKciItFXmBbi/s16000/DSC_7615.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I took so many photos in Hoi An and we loved it so much that I wanted to give it a separate blog post to share a bit more about three things we loved there, the ancient town, the lantern boats and the cookery class that we did.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><div><u>Hoi An Ancient Town.</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Vietnam is well known for the fact it is more motorbike friendly than pedestrian friendly. The pavements are uneven and narrow with obstacles making it almost impossible to use a pushchair. The ancient town however is car and motorbike free zone and it was lovely to not worry about traffic for a little while. You can still use pushbikes and there were people cycling around passenger bikes too . It is a very touristy area and the streets are lined with souvenir stores, art shops and tailors offering to custom make anything you can think of. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes too and the children got very used to the fact that they all sold Oreo milkshakes.</div><div><br /></div><div>All the walls are yellow and there are pink flowers popping up everywhere. It makes for a beautiful place to wander. The mornings are quiet but as the sun starts to set and the lanterns start to shine, the town comes alive. You can buy street foot or eat at one of the restaraunts looking out over the river. We found a stall who made necklaces which had your name written on a piece of rice - a brilliant souvenir! There is a wonderful atmosphere and whilst it is very busy, it also felt welcoming and safe and very family friendly. </div><div><br /></div><div>There are shops where you can take part in lantern making workshops and across the river from Hoi An is An Hoi, famous for its silks. The Japanese covered bridge is a famous landmark in the centre of the ancient town and worth a walk over, although it was so busy that I didn't take any photos. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcd455gD6dja_dmsmAi6Sc_MYurdYOQ8NoRsSLGoAz6TOV3L47cUVZzec_4jy3jglyGgaBefFub7gZBJmA8eZGUop4MgcR_aOuz8OygyOnInOatp9Uqyl5Q3TrRd4Q2WcglU53kVrg9VVjZKIUQvj4ZbKoW4WlKD7Heo73luuhPaFZ9qUgareM_cA/s690/DSC_7586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcd455gD6dja_dmsmAi6Sc_MYurdYOQ8NoRsSLGoAz6TOV3L47cUVZzec_4jy3jglyGgaBefFub7gZBJmA8eZGUop4MgcR_aOuz8OygyOnInOatp9Uqyl5Q3TrRd4Q2WcglU53kVrg9VVjZKIUQvj4ZbKoW4WlKD7Heo73luuhPaFZ9qUgareM_cA/s16000/DSC_7586.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IqZaioOqFQ0__LSWSD5nfkzTrVz_BEKx5L-GtHAgLcog-YcABzHHrkglHy7Bjk0gno53Lr1DSMiazdXQOTq2EqBlLPBkOGAZ2e5je8IiC2gqsRls228MW_h31BmuEM3mX-u7WGUiLcAxF1y-KTecgRKRX8chGLLgXUvBGNar5GdXh1jNyu_3g9eB/s690/DSC_7557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The row boats hold between 2 and 6 people and start sailing as it gets dark. For your fee you get a 20 minute ride up and down the river and under the lantern bridge and it is something not to miss. It felt like a moment of calm in a busy city and the colours lighting up the water are magical. </div><div><br /></div><div>We spent the first night just watching them all and you can buy paper boats with a candle to send out your wishes (There is a photo of this at the very top of this post). It might look like some kind of festival, but these boats sail every night.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AY1bj0C1Hag/Y2ElII5WWRI/AAAAAAABFtU/nIXjl-zw8fYMxmg397u8Um0DgC5NzHMYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s690/20220819_182423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AY1bj0C1Hag/Y2ElII5WWRI/AAAAAAABFtU/nIXjl-zw8fYMxmg397u8Um0DgC5NzHMYQCNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/20220819_182423.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cxmm9KnVg4/Y2ElILNRjYI/AAAAAAABFtc/-yBAtD-qvoMZytfU2GR6sOZ44DnEmiYAACNcBGAsYHQ/s690/20220819_183006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Cxmm9KnVg4/Y2ElILNRjYI/AAAAAAABFtc/-yBAtD-qvoMZytfU2GR6sOZ44DnEmiYAACNcBGAsYHQ/s16000/20220819_183006.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxOOAwmjXJnu9o1aQHYHjCx94C4Zl5X7r1KV8l7MILRWlDJ2m_8zyuI-G4wSPQq7EH9K19ui31zlOQ1Z2T8d21KepYoW4pNOqqAVOhFiKwYEVEdJ7VWMHAiXZZl5vvDheDkt6KEizuNAv402xAwUmUo6Wu7DbAOTIXV0FZRJkJ46TMq7BA-0CztH4/s690/20220821_185832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKxOOAwmjXJnu9o1aQHYHjCx94C4Zl5X7r1KV8l7MILRWlDJ2m_8zyuI-G4wSPQq7EH9K19ui31zlOQ1Z2T8d21KepYoW4pNOqqAVOhFiKwYEVEdJ7VWMHAiXZZl5vvDheDkt6KEizuNAv402xAwUmUo6Wu7DbAOTIXV0FZRJkJ46TMq7BA-0CztH4/s16000/20220821_185832.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsov05mSgAdYi_CJb-sGo3u73cUmBw8ombcgEz9JDovhT3qGtnU5NHtdwJcMkQ8J4s0WCUDneasS6SktHYokU60h_v7-paU-Z_umPqvZOF4ZAx9fmfmHNzFTKGTxgkMfoQi-B0VbYdMb4kchwSJrWrMx_h4kRfvcL5efbR38yqNwWsGhrr_ozkCw8/s690/DSC_7618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsov05mSgAdYi_CJb-sGo3u73cUmBw8ombcgEz9JDovhT3qGtnU5NHtdwJcMkQ8J4s0WCUDneasS6SktHYokU60h_v7-paU-Z_umPqvZOF4ZAx9fmfmHNzFTKGTxgkMfoQi-B0VbYdMb4kchwSJrWrMx_h4kRfvcL5efbR38yqNwWsGhrr_ozkCw8/s16000/DSC_7618.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-r1YGCSY5YJzGVZQYns6816GMfSvEiU3B9uVzbz-LzprKemrqML3CbLWHdLt7iYSMpwjDoH2phkNnKBJbgNGj6b0m7wrPRrvK7Qys3g4MJjHPR8XtEWwesvZV-Pk7Q3-NMMtLXvV0sF0bNGP1ttvrst5xtqpornHzxKOsI8JvlSOXX0y7gMXh7ysl/s690/DSC_7629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-r1YGCSY5YJzGVZQYns6816GMfSvEiU3B9uVzbz-LzprKemrqML3CbLWHdLt7iYSMpwjDoH2phkNnKBJbgNGj6b0m7wrPRrvK7Qys3g4MJjHPR8XtEWwesvZV-Pk7Q3-NMMtLXvV0sF0bNGP1ttvrst5xtqpornHzxKOsI8JvlSOXX0y7gMXh7ysl/s16000/DSC_7629.jpg" title="Hoi An with kids, Hoi An, Vietnam with children" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>The Cookery Class</u></div><div><br /></div><div>There were several experiences you could book in Hoi An but we sat down as a family to decide and the outcome was a unanimous vote for the cookery class. There were plenty of options to book either through websites or your hotel and we found one that had reviews from other families as we hoped it would be the best option for our gang. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most cookery classes include drop off and pick up from your hotel or hostel and we were collected by mini bus and taken along with the rest of the group (there were 4 other people in our class) to the market. We walked through and then were taken to a food stall where our guide explained what foods are important in Vietnamese cuisine and how they choose which ones to buy. We saw the meat and fish being sold as well as all the vegetables before heading back to the bus to be taken to a river.</div><div><br /></div><div>We went out on traditional basket boats on the river and there was entertainment further down with men making the boats dance and spin as music played (offering tourists a chance to sit in the boat as it span too). We were shown how to cast a net and the children each had a go, then on the way back we went along the river banks catching small crabs.</div><div><br /></div><div>Once the basket boat trip was over, we went to the restaurant where we would learn to cook four different meals. As we had booked for four children, there were extra staff around to help them and there were people desperate to hold the baby too so Ed and I could both have a go at cooking. The instructors spoke great English and had everything ready to make it an easy experience for us. The first two dishes we ate immediately after cooking but the last two we ate along with some other Vietnamese food that the instructors had cooked, so there was a huge spread on the table. They were happy to modify recipes for me to make sure there was no egg despite the fact I hadn't declared the allergy when I booked.</div><div><br /></div><div>The children all loved learning to cook and we took away a sheet with all the recipes on so we could make them again at home. It was a fantastic trip and I am so glad we booked it. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is so much more to do in Hoi An and the surrounding areas and my Vietnam Itinerary shows you what we got up to in An Bang and Da Nang, which could both be just days out from Hoi An.</div><br /><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-47070992822872451172022-10-24T21:49:00.000+01:002022-10-24T21:49:10.218+01:00Five Things to do in Great Yarmouth this Halloween Half Term<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Paid Collaboration with Visit Great Yarmouth</i></div><div><br /></div>Half term has arrived which means a whole week of keeping the children entertained. Great Yarmouth has so much to do for the whole family and some spooky specials this week, so here are five of our favourite family Halloween activities this half term.<script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div><u>Halloween Spooktacular at the Hippodrome Circus</u></div><div><br /></div><div>The <a href="https://hippodromecircus.com/halloween" target="_blank">Halloween Spooktacular</a> is a circus meets pantomime meets Halloween and it was a hit for our whole family. There was humour to make the adults smile, silliness that had the kids laughing out loud and incredible acrobatics as well as a Halloween dance party at the end that had everyone on their feet. Jack Jay and Johnny Mac were hilarious and I am still trying to work out how one of the performers bent her body the way she did! On twice a day until Halloween this is a show you don't want to miss.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGHsNzy7RPIhh_GeumtCCAL7s5h47zr9bfocZXLn9LTq_udEeScFJ9Yy6rMMYoXU0QU5TXo0_Deu8Inc5zhCO5AeiYnt8TM4yNGRcPnNg8RbZftNRGyaNteG9aocaeIGgYuvnchytNzZNUXCn-AP7dePBZIYKqtUMTHWsRH9NAzVzTxgSSr_N7xDr/s690/20221022_144857.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Hippodrome circus" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGHsNzy7RPIhh_GeumtCCAL7s5h47zr9bfocZXLn9LTq_udEeScFJ9Yy6rMMYoXU0QU5TXo0_Deu8Inc5zhCO5AeiYnt8TM4yNGRcPnNg8RbZftNRGyaNteG9aocaeIGgYuvnchytNzZNUXCn-AP7dePBZIYKqtUMTHWsRH9NAzVzTxgSSr_N7xDr/s16000/20221022_144857.jpg" title="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Hippodrome circus" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u>Fire on the Water</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Located on Great Yarmouth main sands is <a href="https://outtherearts.org.uk/fire-on-the-water/#content-image" target="_blank">Fire on the Water</a>, a mixture of fire installations, sculptures and displays as well as a designated crafting tent. Come dressed for the cold and feel free to bring a chair as there are four different fire shows on each hour. We loved wandering amongst the lit up song lyrics, watching the giant christingle and listening to the music. At the art tent, we could decorate CDs and attach candles before letting them float. There are tents to grab food and drink and plenty of space to move around (as well as disabled/buggy friendly pathways. It's only around for a week so book your tickets now!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yDdnRqoZK7-IYQ6aA8_lD3LWBhnH8bn0aeUFWvVHzmxzCkdfQQYIuTLd1I1po_qDTyK3riRcMcV69cO1aHL4q8LlE-ERJMH0zTp4RcFttGe2qMm8YqD8s9CsTvtXLp92KNeG1JJS4ij_cOmwYUuKxV-c-cSkrn1ThKr2Kq2ASkdZQsysNm_s0cvQ/s690/20221022_202332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Fire on the Water" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4yDdnRqoZK7-IYQ6aA8_lD3LWBhnH8bn0aeUFWvVHzmxzCkdfQQYIuTLd1I1po_qDTyK3riRcMcV69cO1aHL4q8LlE-ERJMH0zTp4RcFttGe2qMm8YqD8s9CsTvtXLp92KNeG1JJS4ij_cOmwYUuKxV-c-cSkrn1ThKr2Kq2ASkdZQsysNm_s0cvQ/s16000/20221022_202332.jpg" title="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Fire on the Water" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>The Lost World Adventure Golf</u></div><div><br /></div><div>If the weather is a bit nicer and you want something outdoors this half term, then check out <a href="http://www.lostworldgolf.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Lost World adventure golf </a>in Hemsby. With a dinosaur theme it is fun for everyone, and there is a bonus Halloween challenge as you go round that keeps the children entertained (and a prize at the end if they complete it). If you visit on Friday 28th then head to <a href="https://www.thelaconarms.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Lacon Arms</a> afterwards for their family Halloween party.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoNXrVMJ1-N2LHvihohbIcEoac-k_MWuxRygs6taHLZ-Sa7qks45SIROMPGrsNYHsB6sJQahJWK7WFs_YJQZ7a2FeMH2mb6F_jtfuE9IoN0PNsJT2Q60CPtb7AoiGv1NQYKdVY0Hp6XC_NqypusKENaCDtLKzZLwNQ-sh5Mcue1bBH0jYSqKjcaze/s690/DSC_8491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Lost World Adventure Golf, Hemsby" border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHoNXrVMJ1-N2LHvihohbIcEoac-k_MWuxRygs6taHLZ-Sa7qks45SIROMPGrsNYHsB6sJQahJWK7WFs_YJQZ7a2FeMH2mb6F_jtfuE9IoN0PNsJT2Q60CPtb7AoiGv1NQYKdVY0Hp6XC_NqypusKENaCDtLKzZLwNQ-sh5Mcue1bBH0jYSqKjcaze/s16000/DSC_8491.jpg" title="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Lost World Adventure Golf, Hemsby" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Fairground Frights</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Right on Great Yarmouth seafront is The Pleasure Beach (<a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/06/days-out-in-great-yarmouth-pleasure.html" target="_blank">read our review of it here</a>), a theme park with fun for all ages. This Halloween they are running 5 nights of <a href="https://pleasure-beach.co.uk/news-events/fairground-frights/" target="_blank">Fairground Frights</a> - unlimited rides and unlimited thrills, still for only £15 per person. Best suited for over 10s, there is an end of season firework display on the 30th too. This is bound to be a half term highlight for older children and a great reason to come to the seafront.</div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyj_0dDyOTA87McD8YVPOGzKKAHLEoQqt0l468fb0PXlVNNHModPRZzIPHgqr-t-b6KC3J64nn2WkVuewXOFTiR_ceBDcvAh3sgAwWtOXUuUo4xR8XjLYkOGODiHn4eEiyIvFa65SFGXIqbXNNZLKW8fK3A8bZZ8jPrAMryPnuOYSQh7GuTgn36hk/s690/20220611_132221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyj_0dDyOTA87McD8YVPOGzKKAHLEoQqt0l468fb0PXlVNNHModPRZzIPHgqr-t-b6KC3J64nn2WkVuewXOFTiR_ceBDcvAh3sgAwWtOXUuUo4xR8XjLYkOGODiHn4eEiyIvFa65SFGXIqbXNNZLKW8fK3A8bZZ8jPrAMryPnuOYSQh7GuTgn36hk/s16000/20220611_132221.jpg" title="Halloween, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach" /></a></div><br /><u><br /></u></div><div><u>Merrivale Model Village</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Not only is there now a pumpkin patch in <a href="https://www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk/" target="_blank">Merrivale model village</a> and a Halloween theme, it is open longer during the Halloween half term so you can see the model village lit up. We loved our visit in the summer (<a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/06/days-out-in-great-yarmouth-merrivale.html" target="_blank">my review is here</a>) and the price of entry includes being able to come back throughout the day so make sure if you visit in the morning that you come back to see the lights at 6pm. The fairground is our favourite part of the village and you exit via a penny arcade so bring some cash as you will definitely want to play.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjvWGQwOc3uv-z2_Xx1TYDSk05xuzmB1Ipu2buE-2DII93k8rYkaLIUP8vO7xa27ehm0iL-oZ-ZaRNeuMEoqOq7sFu5MiU0ZEN2r7Tf5Lld1ltEvj-OLjTAFZ5KF4hJMpBmBbFM7Mq4GstbpjA2xmZhE52xTuGsijc5w4y65tEqlBp7fyqdWitPVg/s690/DSC_8473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Halloween, Great Yarmouth" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjvWGQwOc3uv-z2_Xx1TYDSk05xuzmB1Ipu2buE-2DII93k8rYkaLIUP8vO7xa27ehm0iL-oZ-ZaRNeuMEoqOq7sFu5MiU0ZEN2r7Tf5Lld1ltEvj-OLjTAFZ5KF4hJMpBmBbFM7Mq4GstbpjA2xmZhE52xTuGsijc5w4y65tEqlBp7fyqdWitPVg/s16000/DSC_8473.jpg" title="Halloween, Great Yarmouth" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It is a great time of year to visit this seaside town with something for all the family!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-23691409769117642622022-10-21T11:45:00.002+01:002022-11-01T14:37:59.827+00:002 Weeks in Vietnam - Our Family Travel Itinerary<div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We spent nearly five weeks in South East Asia with our five children and I have had lots of requests to share our itinerary so this is the second part, our 2 weeks in Vietnam. You can read the <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/09/25-weeks-in-thailand-our-family-travel.html" target="_blank">itinerary for our 2.5 weeks in Thailand here</a>. Our trip was a mix of lots of research and plenty of flexibility as we made decisions on the road about what we would do and what pace we would move at. When we were thinking about doing a bigger activity or trip, we sat down as a family to look at the options and we decided together which one we wanted to do. I will note some other activities that we missed in some locations that I would have loved to do if we had more time! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4naus93610HcmDRJM2xJoYwXkiHyur5m8lfe86oDtJuCCTiqLwLT3Z-frMeK8Ogz4HrwuP-FRqwICAxz3KNfeZwIxkiZJvZESQwSB-rN8ZwheESGg-zndHbZwJpo1C9umZKJHWsZYSun25wCK5odpngG6w0Xhvi1Es_AMdtu9zrSnckE02PRs9LwD/s690/DSC_7586.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, hoi an" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4naus93610HcmDRJM2xJoYwXkiHyur5m8lfe86oDtJuCCTiqLwLT3Z-frMeK8Ogz4HrwuP-FRqwICAxz3KNfeZwIxkiZJvZESQwSB-rN8ZwheESGg-zndHbZwJpo1C9umZKJHWsZYSun25wCK5odpngG6w0Xhvi1Es_AMdtu9zrSnckE02PRs9LwD/s16000/DSC_7586.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, hoi an, backpacking south east asia with kids" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpaLA5-Oy3BUyjmPoYhs87Mcv2IiubGvTGfM6-RMrkL3Fgb8F-lqmXBbrzK6tEr3OQXa_5dg8ormJehVI6LFOg3o0q-hdYXWl8cBunLFWP3DVuYujdtyLTS1HwdNu1dbWLpe7zgjYd59hiBIyPOFOtrqxT2WzI0tiA_2zjL5xjy8HC45YE51yAlV_/s690/20220813_200309.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmpaLA5-Oy3BUyjmPoYhs87Mcv2IiubGvTGfM6-RMrkL3Fgb8F-lqmXBbrzK6tEr3OQXa_5dg8ormJehVI6LFOg3o0q-hdYXWl8cBunLFWP3DVuYujdtyLTS1HwdNu1dbWLpe7zgjYd59hiBIyPOFOtrqxT2WzI0tiA_2zjL5xjy8HC45YE51yAlV_/s16000/20220813_200309.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Ho Chi Minh City</u></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Also known as Saigon (and referred to in the rest of this post as HCMC), Ho Chi Minh City is the second biggest city in Vietnam and in the south of the country and this is where we flew into from Thailand. We had decided to stick to the southern half of the country as the weather was supposed to be better during August and whilst it was still monsoon season, the rain didn't get in the way at all. HCMC isn't know as a classic holiday destination but it is a city unlike anywhere we had been before and crossing the street is an experience in itself! </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We stayed in an <a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/648372321099985283?source_impression_id=p3_1666090753_lB0nk%2BSpvFQZMVoz" target="_blank">airbnb apartment</a> with three bedrooms which was on the 32nd floor with incredible views over the city. We were in district 5 which wasn't touristy at all but we were less than 10 minutes walk to the centre of district 1 and felt like we had the best of both worlds. Our airbnb had a swimming pool and small playground. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We spent three days in HCMC which was plenty. We visited</span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Tan Dinh Pink church. We didn't go inside but it is fun to admire from outside</li><li>A walk through the fabric market opposite and around the local area</li><li>Saigon Mall which is a huge shopping mall with everything you could possibly want.</li><li>The cinema (make sure you opt for films in English with Vietnamese subtitles. This was a welcome bit of normality for the kids).</li><li>Nguyen Hue Walking Street - This comes alive at night with street performers, music, street food and vendors selling light up toys.</li><li>The Cafe apartments on Nguyen Hue walking street. This is a classic apartment block but each apartment is a different cafe with views out over the walking street. The kids highly recommend Dosh Donuts. </li><li>If you are vegan then check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rawberrycakes" target="_blank">Rawberry</a> who do incredible desserts and offer delivery for around £1 (message through Facebook). The banoffee mini cake was incredible.</li></ul><div>If you have longer in HCMC then there are plenty more areas to explore. The war remnants museum and Cu Chi tunnels are fascinating for anyone interested in the history of the war, Notre Dame Cathedral and the central post office are incredible buildings to admire the architecture and for a longer stay with children, I was recommended Tinker Play in District 7. I followed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/good_honest_travels/" target="_blank">Becky at Good Honest Travels on Instagram</a> who is an expat living in HCMC with her children and she has lots of recommendations.</div><div><br /></div><div>We hadn't planned out our time in Vietnam properly and so had no travel within the country booked before we arrived so we actually ended up booking flights from HCMC up to Da Nang the night before we travelled. Prices are very reasonable and there were multiple flights per day to choose from.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5k5NrRmFFLRFdeu9iZfaeN7SK8yHDdiavIXDmv5GkHaDaYbEaiDWS2vNFmu6eTfr_nNEaDBLe26bceqC37_3dWJ_2iEUvaAvv30nvJHg1ZYnQdHbiUhO54QLarnyrDbkWWIKMWsE5KAByYbQUsm6mefnEQIaE1ojZnIm7YqPYU9QBHl13mw1ahJ0M/s690/20220814_135828.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, pink church" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5k5NrRmFFLRFdeu9iZfaeN7SK8yHDdiavIXDmv5GkHaDaYbEaiDWS2vNFmu6eTfr_nNEaDBLe26bceqC37_3dWJ_2iEUvaAvv30nvJHg1ZYnQdHbiUhO54QLarnyrDbkWWIKMWsE5KAByYbQUsm6mefnEQIaE1ojZnIm7YqPYU9QBHl13mw1ahJ0M/s16000/20220814_135828.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, pink church" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_g4aJJCBtq_zy7NDhZqBip0gdt9JTO8QusyM-m_nKoBxEvRw46V4a6ltrTt5JuF7NN2onpqLEJKG4SsKqIBV6Jq4Or1SR_acoy49ldZkgKknMaRq6Xk0xkC3KZRSSxB_nj79iu5wbhvPj29DYQBOx-JNJZhZ6oH4U_WvEzbUyxx1kcUj3DiLW7Q6/s690/DSC_7295.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, ho chi minh city" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_g4aJJCBtq_zy7NDhZqBip0gdt9JTO8QusyM-m_nKoBxEvRw46V4a6ltrTt5JuF7NN2onpqLEJKG4SsKqIBV6Jq4Or1SR_acoy49ldZkgKknMaRq6Xk0xkC3KZRSSxB_nj79iu5wbhvPj29DYQBOx-JNJZhZ6oH4U_WvEzbUyxx1kcUj3DiLW7Q6/s16000/DSC_7295.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, ho chi minh city, backpacking south east asia with kids" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had thought that we would head up the coast and use the sleeper trains but we made the decision instead to fly up to Da Nang and explore three different areas nearby and spend less time travelling. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>An Bang Beach</u></div><div><br /></div><div>We flew into Da Nang and got a taxi from the airport to An Bang beach, a seafront town around 40 minutes away. In contrast to the built up city, An Bang was quiet, small and laid back and we absolutely loved it. We had found a few places online that looked good but not booked accomodation so we turned up and asked to look at some rooms. We ended up choosing <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/the-blue-alcove-hoi-an.en-gb.html?aid=811995&label=affnetcj-12180789_pub-1501590_site-1612532_pname-Easyfundraising%2BLtd_clkid-147168846_cjevent-84124283505711ed838086ac0a180511&sid=b4cd777691171b5523614768c5013918&age=1;all_sr_blocks=385760201_362057176_0_1_0%2C385760201_362057176_0_1_0;checkin=2022-12-02;checkout=2022-12-05;dest_id=16191;dest_type=district;dist=0;group_adults=4;group_children=1;hapos=12;highlighted_blocks=385760201_362057176_0_1_0%2C385760201_362057176_0_1_0;hpos=12;matching_block_id=385760201_362057176_0_1_0;no_rooms=2;req_adults=4;req_age=1;req_children=1;room1=A%2CA;room2=A%2CA%2C1;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=385760201_362057176_0_1_0__266085000%2C385760201_362057176_0_1_0__266085000;srepoch=1666257271;srpvid=5ef540fb30fd008e;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl" target="_blank">Blue Alcove</a> and had two sets of connecting family rooms that led straight out to the small pool. The hotel was connected to <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/aira-boutique-hoi-an.en-gb.html?aid=811995&label=affnetcj-12180789_pub-1501590_site-1612532_pname-Easyfundraising%2BLtd_clkid-147168846_cjevent-84124283505711ed838086ac0a180511&sid=b4cd777691171b5523614768c5013918&age=1;all_sr_blocks=242448701_356908963_0_41_0%2C242448701_356908963_0_41_0;checkin=2022-12-02;checkout=2022-12-05;dest_id=16191;dest_type=district;dist=0;group_adults=4;group_children=1;hapos=9;highlighted_blocks=242448701_356908963_0_41_0%2C242448701_356908963_0_41_0;hpos=9;matching_block_id=242448701_356908963_0_41_0;no_rooms=2;req_adults=4;req_age=1;req_children=1;room1=A%2CA;room2=A%2CA%2C1;sb_price_type=total;sr_order=popularity;sr_pri_blocks=242448701_356908963_0_41_0__443718000%2C242448701_356908963_0_41_0__443718000;srepoch=1666257271;srpvid=5ef540fb30fd008e;type=total;ucfs=1&#hotelTmpl" target="_blank">Aira boutique hotel </a>where we ate our breakfast buffet and could use the facilities.</div><div><br /></div><div>Most of our time in An Bang was spent eating, drinking and swimming. The beach was beautiful and quiet and there was a strip of restaraunts along the front serving freshly caught seafood and with play areas and swings to keep the children happy too. There was something about the atmosphere here that we all loved. It is easy to visit from Hoi An or Da Nang for the day but we enjoyed spending a few days relaxing here and having everything so close.</div><div><br /></div><div>Recommendations are all food based for here and include:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> <a href="https://www.happycow.net/reviews/ken-vegetarian-and-coffee-hoi-an-294613" target="_blank">Ken Vegetarian and coffee</a> - we visited several times for food and the coconut coffee is well worth a try.</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecosycornercafe/" target="_blank">Cosy Corner Cafe</a> did a great brunch and was full of interesting expats</li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theFishermanAnBang/" target="_blank">Fisherman's Place</a> did delicious vegan food and a great vegan burger </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnxKm12NwDwDsq-VEEGFfnE2jagoa0pgX9pNKOa7h3KmXZlAuqbKuUCpn3dClh6Oq6FCvbVFgc2sMTeTAOcz_MLq1tFZk_14vGcQRJGfseSygTeWt4riGLRX6NL5Yfilakh509LW1piZCfkcQ0LRwTFPKSE3TceCpkfR-XCKFWHNSCDnurG2fWmRc/s690/20220817_123757.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnxKm12NwDwDsq-VEEGFfnE2jagoa0pgX9pNKOa7h3KmXZlAuqbKuUCpn3dClh6Oq6FCvbVFgc2sMTeTAOcz_MLq1tFZk_14vGcQRJGfseSygTeWt4riGLRX6NL5Yfilakh509LW1piZCfkcQ0LRwTFPKSE3TceCpkfR-XCKFWHNSCDnurG2fWmRc/s16000/20220817_123757.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMsxrKK_-322tv099kPeBIJ_JU_kpGHCf0ImMuFppan9BOEXLRHxM2SwHcrpv8CGso7Vb1ao3YwcUhNPI1IUjf2e3N-iqPVKXvdW8DT06ECYT1W8V2UqkCXOYa5NlO0GNQPz8AEpDX4I771gnjRYUxA-aRGPDKifC6TRCjslngwfPK1r6Mm9i4gNN/s690/DSC_7390.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxMsxrKK_-322tv099kPeBIJ_JU_kpGHCf0ImMuFppan9BOEXLRHxM2SwHcrpv8CGso7Vb1ao3YwcUhNPI1IUjf2e3N-iqPVKXvdW8DT06ECYT1W8V2UqkCXOYa5NlO0GNQPz8AEpDX4I771gnjRYUxA-aRGPDKifC6TRCjslngwfPK1r6Mm9i4gNN/s16000/DSC_7390.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Hoi An</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Hoi An is an ancient town and the town centre is a car and motorbike free zone which is very refreshing. Famous for its lanterns, the main town has painted yellow walls and a river runs alongside it. It was one of our favourite places to visit and whilst it is very touristy, it is somewhere not to miss on a trip to Vietnam. It is quite quiet during the day but it comes alive at night. It was only 10 minutes drive in a taxi from An Bang beach but it felt like a very different place.</div><div><br /></div><div>We stayed just outside the ancient town in <a href="https://uk.hotels.com/ho324629/phu-thinh-boutique-resort-spa-hoi-an-vietnam/?PSRC=&SEMDTL=a113462832572.b1129102334971.g1dsa-977671896148.l1.e1c.m1Cj0KCQjw48OaBhDWARIsAMd966A6n0iozUvAIPsYD960I-vv4GZUEpi-zs0TxzRSUs3fFNIfJoJycGEaAh9gEALw_wcB.r1.c1.j11007006.k1.d1596468363014.h1.i138996179056.n1.o1.p1.q1.s1.t1.x1.f1.u1.v1.w1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw48OaBhDWARIsAMd966A6n0iozUvAIPsYD960I-vv4GZUEpi-zs0TxzRSUs3fFNIfJoJycGEaAh9gEALw_wcB&pwaThumbnailDialog=thumbnail-gallery&rffrid=sem.hcom.UK.google.003.00.10.PT.s.kwrd%3Dc.596468363014.129102334971.13462832572..dsa-977671896148.1007006...Cj0KCQjw48OaBhDWARIsAMd966A6n0iozUvAIPsYD960I-vv4GZUEpi-zs0TxzRSUs3fFNIfJoJycGEaAh9gEALw_wcB.aw.ds&semcid=HCOM-UK.UB.GOOGLE.PT-DSA-c-EN.HOTEL" target="_blank">Phu Thinh Boutique hotel</a> with two sets of interconnecting rooms again. Here are some of the things we did in Hoi An</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Walk around the ancient town looking at the shops and cafes</li><li>One of our favourite experiences was a cooking class. We did a local market tour followed by an excursion on a traditional fishing boat and practiced throwing a net. We caught some crabs on the river banks and then were taught how to make 4 different Vietnamese dishes before sitting down to an incredible meal. The experience was child friendly and there were extra staff to help my younger children. <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g298082-d19086499-Hoi_An_Eco_Tour_Cooking_Class_Fishing_Local_market_basket_boat_learn_cooking-Hoi_A.html" target="_blank">This is the experience we booked</a> and it included pick up from our hotel too.</li><li>Hoi An is known for its tailors and if you want anything custom made, you can't walk more than a few metres before finding a shop that will do it. I had an idea of a skirt I wanted and got it made but you can have anything from party dresses to suits.</li><li>In the evening lantern boats sail down the river and it is a really special experience. We aimed for sunset and it was so beautiful. There are longer boat tours on bigger boats but the little ones are brilliant.</li><li>We were cycled around the old town on bikes with what looked like a large wheelchair on the front. It wasn't the cheapest experience but the children loved it.</li><li>If you want Vegan food then check out Nourish who did incredible lunches and was very close to our hotel.</li></ul><div>You can read more about <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/11/hoi-vietnam-with-kids.html" target="_blank">why we loved Hoi An and what we got up to</a> here.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVPEk9PpscP_euEBVzVMGxUkS-8N8sxlirGupP6oufZgnMofVLczhGx2lVqzj04GGHkz62PfFPnDs3tjtHgnhicb4pOdr_kn8xVvzaPd7QcEA93qQ17Q7pZ9aD-GEymOaIWsK1ba4DtpTya9X-Y2B3pnacCo-6MyEM7gbduSljBFbN2n45KqLJtZV/s690/20220821_101137.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, hoi an" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVPEk9PpscP_euEBVzVMGxUkS-8N8sxlirGupP6oufZgnMofVLczhGx2lVqzj04GGHkz62PfFPnDs3tjtHgnhicb4pOdr_kn8xVvzaPd7QcEA93qQ17Q7pZ9aD-GEymOaIWsK1ba4DtpTya9X-Y2B3pnacCo-6MyEM7gbduSljBFbN2n45KqLJtZV/s16000/20220821_101137.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, hoi an" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzN3dNFg_WmXUtoF23l57No0f_lPkNT_fWsnoT_AGrrDzNFuO2tawN2NV9aPy1jTF0a4p9NWiEBNpmJomH2nRziwLZhL8Q8bxTepl6rLBFOa1RkJVvt03ic2PLOoYjYaNbZrk_cjR-xLeRkM10WPa8jbMfimVZ0VBi3HbAEDNWe-8Vm0eDsn3HJAAG/s690/DSC_7621.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, hoi an lantern boats" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzN3dNFg_WmXUtoF23l57No0f_lPkNT_fWsnoT_AGrrDzNFuO2tawN2NV9aPy1jTF0a4p9NWiEBNpmJomH2nRziwLZhL8Q8bxTepl6rLBFOa1RkJVvt03ic2PLOoYjYaNbZrk_cjR-xLeRkM10WPa8jbMfimVZ0VBi3HbAEDNWe-8Vm0eDsn3HJAAG/s16000/DSC_7621.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, hoi an lantern boats" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Da Nang</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam, located about half way down and has an international airport. It is also situated on the coast and has a white sand beach. We had heard that Da Nang was somewhere you could easily skip but we decided to explore for ourselves and spent a lovely couple of days here. We stayed at the <a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/vn/grand-sunrise-boutique.en-gb.html?aid=304142" target="_blank">Grand Sunrise Boutique Hotel </a>which was about 5 minutes walk from the beach. We arrived via taxi and it was around 30 minutes from Hoi An. </div><div><br /></div><div>Things we did in Da Nang:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Hired inflatables and swam in the sea at My Khe Beach. We were the only people at the beach other than the ladies hiring out sunbeds, inflatables and selling drinks and the sea was a similar temperature to a bath I would run for the children!</li><li>Drank smoothies in quiet cafes and people watched.</li><li>Fly Burger for amazing burgers (very close to our hotel) and Loving Vegan for incredible vegan food (get the cheezy chilli chips)</li><li>Asia Park/Sun World (I am not sure what the official name is as it uses both). This is a theme park on the river front that you can spot from a mile off because of the huge big wheel. The theme park is only open from 3pm-9pm (thewheel until 10) and has different areas based on different Asian countries. There are plenty of rollercoasters and rides but also statues and buildings based on different styles of architecture and a replica version of Ankor Wat you can wander around in the Cambodian part. We went on a weeknight and it was pretty empty. Wristbands were £8 for adults (over 140cm) and £4 for children and covered everything including the big wheel. </li><li>Eat at the Helio Centre opposite Asia Park. There are lots of stalls for food and live music to listen to whilst you eat. </li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eq4YkuOdlP7xubf2P95Lz-rS0HS1IgfQJ9IhE04uZZxvMlUctKIhyxyaNzdRTZ4JD5X3btssmHADK6xWeOHGxSrPJ2umkiTu1MQFkpGSaY9RXLp--NQdyUBkYPqr1J0plxl3Q_2Cjj1i8jZ2veh49YajelKFQQgr2p74ERWvQk4zt0rBwH6LLCId/s690/20220823_134750.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, da nang" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eq4YkuOdlP7xubf2P95Lz-rS0HS1IgfQJ9IhE04uZZxvMlUctKIhyxyaNzdRTZ4JD5X3btssmHADK6xWeOHGxSrPJ2umkiTu1MQFkpGSaY9RXLp--NQdyUBkYPqr1J0plxl3Q_2Cjj1i8jZ2veh49YajelKFQQgr2p74ERWvQk4zt0rBwH6LLCId/s16000/20220823_134750.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, da nang" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLwdpRt_KLhyz_3-hhMcuKb8WCn9ibksjWWw6l6Qu-4NkkCflhXw1EkbQOktwkQNegAV3BSi9Qs5paJED6X4uofTy0U3Y3OLNxjnJcydBy4tU1aRQccMY9pq31steOIWMorJtqaoBTrgKNZrUxCOTvG7-l61fU8_Tfw2LZZqybomHvy40-IpAXEIS/s690/20220823_175838.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, da nang" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLwdpRt_KLhyz_3-hhMcuKb8WCn9ibksjWWw6l6Qu-4NkkCflhXw1EkbQOktwkQNegAV3BSi9Qs5paJED6X4uofTy0U3Y3OLNxjnJcydBy4tU1aRQccMY9pq31steOIWMorJtqaoBTrgKNZrUxCOTvG7-l61fU8_Tfw2LZZqybomHvy40-IpAXEIS/s16000/20220823_175838.jpg" title="Vietnam with children, backpacking south east asia with kids, da nang" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div>In total we spent two weeks in Vietnam and we only explored a very small part of it. There is so much to see and Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in the north would be top of my list when/if we are able to go back. We flew direct from Da Nang to Singapore at the end of our two weeks and I will write our Singapore itinerary up soon! Please get in touch either on here or through social media with any questions! Click here to read more about <a href="https://www.themummyadventure.com/2022/09/planning-our-backpacking-trip-with-kids.html" target="_blank">planning a family backpacking trip</a>.</div></div></div><script type="text/javascript">
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</script>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-7014931268576064212022-10-05T11:59:00.000+01:002022-10-05T11:59:36.467+01:00Koh Samui With Children<div>Of all the places we visited on our Asian Adventure, Koh Samui on Thailand's gulf coast was the most traditionally child friendly. We reached the island via ferry from Chumphon (the ferry stops at the three islands, Koh Tao, Koh Phanghan and Koh Samui) but there is also an airport on the island which we flew out from. Samui has many beaches, each with their own personality so you can choose where to stay based on your priorities. We chose the quieter and more family friendly Bophut beach because the hotels looked well designed for young families and it was walking distance to fisherman's village. Everywhere on the island is reachable in under one hour though so wherever you pick to stay, it is easy to get around.</div><div><br /></div><div>A big part of our week on the island was relaxing as we had just travelled down the coast and we were flying on from Koh Samui to Vietnam, but we managed to fit in quite a bit during our week as well so I wanted to share the family friendly activities we loved (and some that we didn't manage to fit in but looked great for another trip).</div><div><br /></div><u>Stand up Paddle boarding</u><div><br /></div><div>The sea was calm and warm and ideal for stand up paddle boarding. We saw multiple places to hire them but we rented one from our hotel (it worked out around £6 for two hours) and took it out on the sea. The children all loved sitting on the board as I paddled out and Dylan spent the most time on there floating around the bay. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtcknK73oLhMlbBUhYu5vY97WpZ2xpSk3hIV8jnIUJg7DdN0BKHt65OnlFj27Azvsc3PwQ2i7bfrWkqMRG1vsOAPa3GbFbYrsv3XFN90l6S-LX11sDEVha1AiNxjFVFwEoFFau_Bp-hK27wuu8-_s1Kb9dn5y5OWjVmGjcmVBZ1U64zxgxzzI_BPM/s690/DSC_7081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhtcknK73oLhMlbBUhYu5vY97WpZ2xpSk3hIV8jnIUJg7DdN0BKHt65OnlFj27Azvsc3PwQ2i7bfrWkqMRG1vsOAPa3GbFbYrsv3XFN90l6S-LX11sDEVha1AiNxjFVFwEoFFau_Bp-hK27wuu8-_s1Kb9dn5y5OWjVmGjcmVBZ1U64zxgxzzI_BPM/s16000/DSC_7081.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u>Temples</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Not too far from Bophut beach are two incredible temples, Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, both of which are worth a visit with kids (and they are walking distance from each other). Big Buddha stands tall and you can walk around the outside ringing bells. Wat Plai Laem has many parts and as well as admiring the art, size and beauty of the structures, we also loved watching the turtles swimming around as the temple is set out on a lake.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV1EUTEh-sUtR-4yW-ez5sS_M_wldJQqedYa4_IHorsjfT5mlLATR1ykRNZ-4KgudNHhAAQyQiSt4Qolyh0I9Hm1CGIfFlW3ATtP1LaWbl4gEUraZ1vmvSjeLRis8xtRBStZZ2Uj6eAvJnERJqqkXxt6aAnF79Yf3VO0k1TtLMFTkgR3vDKpZ1F7K/s690/20220807_134113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV1EUTEh-sUtR-4yW-ez5sS_M_wldJQqedYa4_IHorsjfT5mlLATR1ykRNZ-4KgudNHhAAQyQiSt4Qolyh0I9Hm1CGIfFlW3ATtP1LaWbl4gEUraZ1vmvSjeLRis8xtRBStZZ2Uj6eAvJnERJqqkXxt6aAnF79Yf3VO0k1TtLMFTkgR3vDKpZ1F7K/s16000/20220807_134113.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Na Muang Waterfall</u></div><div><br /></div><div>There are two waterfalls, Na Muang 1 and Na Muang 2 (accessible via a short hike). We visited only the first one after getting dropped off in a taxi next to a field of elephants. It is a beautiful waterfall and so cool and refreshing to swim in!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVZDADQJXVBLD0wOLFJEYXVLjLWExugtXBXMpkepRGP9EQlW6cUWa6_yoio_fGGO9iwv3QhktsjQOmXqrcs_NxSKKKbV8MQeoPvGMUcAtikMfTUFVHfW67lP-ecAZIv7qXxg-GBoAJvp-xEqEZ9Ls_4o2dGgE8XOK9AM9l4kXhjPf_Dhm3Sz7yC1Q/s690/20220807_172506.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVZDADQJXVBLD0wOLFJEYXVLjLWExugtXBXMpkepRGP9EQlW6cUWa6_yoio_fGGO9iwv3QhktsjQOmXqrcs_NxSKKKbV8MQeoPvGMUcAtikMfTUFVHfW67lP-ecAZIv7qXxg-GBoAJvp-xEqEZ9Ls_4o2dGgE8XOK9AM9l4kXhjPf_Dhm3Sz7yC1Q/s16000/20220807_172506.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u>Beach Hopping</u></div><div><br /></div><div>There are so many beaches to choose from on Koh Samui and if you had longer, you could try a new one every day. We loved Silver Beach which was a smaller beach with white sand and crystal clear water. We accessed it through a hotel which served chips and ice creams on the beach and we loved spotting fish in the shallow waters. The sea was shallow for a long stretch making it ideal for young children wanting to splash about.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65VKqSLPjN7e85L_hhIKivB77mdupDGldspHYHaGCFPsrpT9vxtyGc7qJa61-RH84naWHEqaBcS9u8W8oyA6Tk_jc8Vl-g8OppZ-7lokkxGnmpvpjQYeWjUrPLOLXt2UTZMuF4BDajPXoba5Jzw-Od1oYBpgrquCYc-XysD5wUe_jWztZWUDXOKvB/s690/20220808_161311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65VKqSLPjN7e85L_hhIKivB77mdupDGldspHYHaGCFPsrpT9vxtyGc7qJa61-RH84naWHEqaBcS9u8W8oyA6Tk_jc8Vl-g8OppZ-7lokkxGnmpvpjQYeWjUrPLOLXt2UTZMuF4BDajPXoba5Jzw-Od1oYBpgrquCYc-XysD5wUe_jWztZWUDXOKvB/s16000/20220808_161311.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Speed boat trip</u></div><div><br /></div><div>One of the best days of our whole holiday was a speed boat snorkelling trip we did from Koh Samui. We visited the islands Koh Tao and Koh Nang Yuan and snorkelled in wonderfully clear waters. We took it in turns to hold the baby but the children were all confident swimming out with the life vests that were provided and it was an incredible experience. Our trip was with Mr Tu and we were picked up from our hotel and dropped back afterwards and the price we paid included lunch at a beachfront restaurant on Koh Tao and soft drinks on the boats.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBiowrb2F_S5FNcFjDfJkx-nklNyUPbwcq8r9Q0EY3-323CYWnq_P1m8RK463NIC_AxesGWFJG0gYkBA21Mu_Mu-rgNuEJYjjT65HZ73op61HKXx_-rx_CYwId5vXjnvXrBnXTxHxqzniu8b6w1uBT__DMs2CapgaFXOXYZ-gTj1xlQ16_lt-wkyc/s690/20220810_141904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBiowrb2F_S5FNcFjDfJkx-nklNyUPbwcq8r9Q0EY3-323CYWnq_P1m8RK463NIC_AxesGWFJG0gYkBA21Mu_Mu-rgNuEJYjjT65HZ73op61HKXx_-rx_CYwId5vXjnvXrBnXTxHxqzniu8b6w1uBT__DMs2CapgaFXOXYZ-gTj1xlQ16_lt-wkyc/s16000/20220810_141904.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><u>Fisherman's Market</u></div><div><br /></div><div>Located along Bophut beach is Fisherman's market. An interesting place to wander during the day, but most alive on a Wednesday and Friday evening with the night markets. There are tons of food and drink stalls as well as some seating and live music to enjoy as you eat, and there are all manner of souvenir to admire alongside the clothing stalls. It was a busy market but much calmer than those in Bangkok. We enjoyed trying new food and drink and buying some treats.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinG3r1HC6stuDn8RMkMpIS9SiWIaT-lv6ImIm9Arjc8iJ0rNNJtXn5fnsAhyrp7nQXzt3x-EGQD_wFSoVTQPbScppGaoXXzJAl0xJadQ0RWAZOk-j0tkvTbqUc2j3TiVYHygpi12Xih7bLT6yMje1_PPScfM6hpr8TZc4gcDGHlyImMDweL7yLzGoH/s690/20220805_190036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="517" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinG3r1HC6stuDn8RMkMpIS9SiWIaT-lv6ImIm9Arjc8iJ0rNNJtXn5fnsAhyrp7nQXzt3x-EGQD_wFSoVTQPbScppGaoXXzJAl0xJadQ0RWAZOk-j0tkvTbqUc2j3TiVYHygpi12Xih7bLT6yMje1_PPScfM6hpr8TZc4gcDGHlyImMDweL7yLzGoH/s16000/20220805_190036.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><script type="text/javascript">
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The show is free but the drinks and snacks are expensive for the area - definitely worth it for the performance.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qMBk-yf-WhB-hAktnZ8TwqHayjnkETyeuiNAYhl-oIdW0ZQFQ5DvayrkPPg7Dy37DbLu_8wQsIoI7hVB_437Cc8k0M8P7dboYBrcnxXLJ_aYIloBNez5NIGjLAEt7gsYfYFheSLSljrGlCydvGb6JrgYZMQdq-MFE1f8N6QvVyFHyaqnygdlqEa1/s690/20220805_213708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-qMBk-yf-WhB-hAktnZ8TwqHayjnkETyeuiNAYhl-oIdW0ZQFQ5DvayrkPPg7Dy37DbLu_8wQsIoI7hVB_437Cc8k0M8P7dboYBrcnxXLJ_aYIloBNez5NIGjLAEt7gsYfYFheSLSljrGlCydvGb6JrgYZMQdq-MFE1f8N6QvVyFHyaqnygdlqEa1/s16000/20220805_213708.jpg" title="Koh Samui with kids, child friendly Koh Samui" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Other Ideas </u></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Elephant Sanctuary</u></div><div><br /></div><div>I had hoped we would visit one of the ethical elephant sanctuaries on the island where you can learn more about the magnificent animals, prepare food and get close to them, but my tribe chose to skip this in favour of more water based activities.</div><div><br /></div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u>Ang Thong Marine Park</u></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This is another speed boat snorkelling trip to the Ang Thong marine park. We had trouble deciding between this trip and the Koh Tao one we did as both looked very good (and very similar). If we had longer we would have considered a second snorkelling trip.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><u>Scuba Diving</u></div><div><br /></div><div>For older children and adults, the snorkelling trips are also available as scuba diving trips. If you are interested in diving though, it might be better to base yourself on Koh Tao where lots of diving courses are run</div><div><u><br /></u></div><div><u>Island Hopping</u></div><div><br /></div><div>The ferry goes between the three main islands on the gulf coast and takes only half an hour to Koh Phanghan and 1.5 hours to Koh Tao. Both islands can be done as a day trip or you can stay on them. Koh Phanghan is where the famous full moon parties are held. Each island has its own personality and so much to see but we decided to concentrate on one island during this trip.<span> `</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div>Koh Samui is such a child friendly place to visit, especially if you pick the right area and hotel. We stayed in the Ibis Bophut and it was well set up for families with connecting rooms, a small playground, swimming pools and a private beach as well as a great breakfast buffet!</div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-25698660704244984832022-09-20T13:10:00.003+01:002022-09-20T13:10:41.172+01:005 Things to do with Children in Bangkok, Thailand<div>Bangkok is a common starting point for exploring south east Asia as the airport has many flight routes from around the world. We arrived in the late afternoon and had pre-booked our hotel and transfers to make things easier, but we started to get a sense of how vibrant the city was as we drove through. As with many big cities, there are different districts and areas and the one we stayed in had plenty to see within walking distance as well as being close to lots of places we wanted to visit.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bangkok is associated more with 20 year old backpackers than young families but we were excited to see the city and it was a great place to adjust to the culture shock of a new continent as it was easy to find western comforts like McDonalds and soft play centres but there was so much that was unique to Thailand too.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are planning a trip to Bangkok with young children, here are five things you could do as a family.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29dgIIwzsEGAZMjYhnMzL0bXt67T1EA0EHXwTsGZRsfk-nGd_YhrsbUboAzpIwE7nIjsr92Z_onR-3N2S7nZ7ZS4iHL6ETQzqSBnokY4n1BSfst-on6ICJNL3F0oergZuFGq6-20qpomV2G-Gkl5takllXa7i7xgnVN6vR5L4P5ThebS6mrGWPhvN/s690/20220730_170152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bangkok with kids, bangkok temples with children" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29dgIIwzsEGAZMjYhnMzL0bXt67T1EA0EHXwTsGZRsfk-nGd_YhrsbUboAzpIwE7nIjsr92Z_onR-3N2S7nZ7ZS4iHL6ETQzqSBnokY4n1BSfst-on6ICJNL3F0oergZuFGq6-20qpomV2G-Gkl5takllXa7i7xgnVN6vR5L4P5ThebS6mrGWPhvN/s16000/20220730_170152.jpg" title="Bangkok with kids, bangkok temples with children" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>1) Check out the Night Markets<div><br /></div><div>Thailand is known for its night markets and Bangkok has some of the most famous including Chatuchak, Rod Fai and Chang Chui. The night markets sell everything from clothing to toys and my children loved having a few baht to buy themselves a souvenir. Bartering is a part of life here and we encouraged them to get involved too. As well as shopping, some of the best food is available at the night markets and it is an inexpensive way to try new things. Main meals are available but so is freshly cooked corn on the cob, fruit smoothies in every flavour and some more obscure snacks. I was happy buying a few interesting looking dishes for the children to try at the markets rather than in a restaurant as it wasn't a problem if they didn't like them.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAttDvNt07Iwmwx8Kwte0ES-cdqH94dardNn3yu4KFLW4mKfq8MVdUkm5ppR0UTk90uSpc3ik4_X6X-Yj3aoeR_WejNJvIw3jg99NYUNHtOtP_W4C-raFoci7aQYvZDziMQtz2nebrpW-W5dwZ0aWqVd3yEkSGKcuJtF9VynxDxG9SZwn6rFHnIjB/s690/20220802_203410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bangkok with kids, night market bangkok" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrAttDvNt07Iwmwx8Kwte0ES-cdqH94dardNn3yu4KFLW4mKfq8MVdUkm5ppR0UTk90uSpc3ik4_X6X-Yj3aoeR_WejNJvIw3jg99NYUNHtOtP_W4C-raFoci7aQYvZDziMQtz2nebrpW-W5dwZ0aWqVd3yEkSGKcuJtF9VynxDxG9SZwn6rFHnIjB/s16000/20220802_203410.jpg" title="Bangkok with kids, night market bangkok" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><script type="text/javascript">
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</script><div><br /></div><div>2) Central World - Playmondo and ride ons</div><div><br /></div><div>We wanted to encourage our children to eat what the local children would, but it was all in balance and that meant we were also inevitably going to try Thai McDonalds. There are several shopping malls that are bigger than anything we have come across in the UK and we picked Centralworld to visit. We all appreciated the air conditioning and there was every shop you could think, spread over several floors. What we really wanted to find though was <a href="https://playmondo.com/" target="_blank">Playmondo.</a> It was the cleanest soft play we have visited with so many staff on the play floor keeping it clean and safe. It was also the most expensive soft play we have ever visited which was a bit of a shock considering how much cheaper most things are in Thailand! </div><div><br /></div><div>There was an enormous ball pit, a small climbing wall and sunken trampolines as well as usual play centre equipment. There was a smaller area with colouring and crafts too which Cora enjoyed. Just outside Playmondo were electric ride on animals that you could rent and ride around the mall and these were a big hit with my gang too. There was also a small arcade area next door to Playmondo. My children love trying out a new soft play and it gave me a chance to sit quietly with a coffee.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg943A6uRtS/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg943A6uRtS/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; 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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cg943A6uRtS/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Bex (@mummyadventure)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div>3) Lumpini Park </div><div><br /></div><div>There are a few green spaces in Bangkok but we visited Lumpini park which is very central and there was lots to keep children entertained. On our way in there were men selling fish food and we eventually found the fish who jumped enthusiastically and open mouthed to eat the food we threw in. There are roughly 400 monitor lizards (between 1 and 3 metres long) roaming the park and my children were convinced they were actually baby dinosaurs. There is a large population of turtles too although we didn't spot any.</div><div><br /></div><div>The park has walkways around a large lake, a big playground, sports courts and an outdoor gym as well as some public toilets next to it all (not something we saw a lot of). As it gets dark, the paths are lined with joggers who follow a one way track around the park . The artificial lakes have swan pedalo boats you can hire for a really reasonable price too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lumpini park is the perfect escape from a hot, busy city and is easy to get to via BTS or taxi as well as being walking distance from Centralworld.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9qwHbcIeQbsODXxUtIs6Q_2k38JVkEn7r9vxoAwOYgy5U6P8Q4tzLvnTfxKEC_32l_d552V89lfNgEPDJE5ANdBTwIjGPlBciB3Yqkn8g6uQwPuu8276T2CQ8Y1PIZoZJ-6BP2v3Pcfb56_sRYuWAjfvpz8TXq24TkHVIvgrGbUamlmcjj02GV8T/s690/20220729_190154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bangkok with kids, lumpini park" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9qwHbcIeQbsODXxUtIs6Q_2k38JVkEn7r9vxoAwOYgy5U6P8Q4tzLvnTfxKEC_32l_d552V89lfNgEPDJE5ANdBTwIjGPlBciB3Yqkn8g6uQwPuu8276T2CQ8Y1PIZoZJ-6BP2v3Pcfb56_sRYuWAjfvpz8TXq24TkHVIvgrGbUamlmcjj02GV8T/s16000/20220729_190154.jpg" title="Bangkok with kids, lumpini park" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4) Take them to see some Temples</div><div><br /></div><div>It seems a shame to go all the way to Thailand and not take in some of the incredible temples. You can't avoid seeing the small shrines and there are temples everywhere but there are some really impressive ones that are definitely worth a visit and Bangkok has plenty to chose from. The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun . . . Depending on your interest, you can either choose one or two and find your own way there, or hire a taxi or tuktuk for a few hours and ask them to take you round to see a few. They sometimes come with small entrance fees but each one has so much to see and the giant buddhas, intricate architecture and vibrant paintings are fascinating for all ages. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllS6fglI7YrCGosKnua4qNPjvePv2mR_6G1D7xsnpdtPF5O8Bnu_Zm9l3KOkkbXJJnfDWrvUitrCbvlp9P47vof2BA_qF8WtwpXeaaFbJJqFPnJn7DsXf9r0JRmlO-QxrtthhJCPI3BMqu8CKuuWA7Zg3wc2VOgn2oCT7Q2zVYF6KPkia5uBGkCHn/s690/20220730_172335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bangkok with kids, temples in Bangkok" border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllS6fglI7YrCGosKnua4qNPjvePv2mR_6G1D7xsnpdtPF5O8Bnu_Zm9l3KOkkbXJJnfDWrvUitrCbvlp9P47vof2BA_qF8WtwpXeaaFbJJqFPnJn7DsXf9r0JRmlO-QxrtthhJCPI3BMqu8CKuuWA7Zg3wc2VOgn2oCT7Q2zVYF6KPkia5uBGkCHn/s16000/20220730_172335.jpg" title="Bangkok with kids, temples in bangkok" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5) Khao San road</div><div><br /></div><div>Famous as being the hub for backpackers, this is where I stayed when I visited many years ago and I have vivid memories of this street. Lined with pubs, bars and shops selling souvenirs, it was the best place to get cheap food in the day and party at night. It has been hit rather hard by Covid and it didn't have quite the same atmosphere, but it was a fun street to explore with children and a great place to do some shopping. The children all spent some holiday money here and we tried different fruit smoothies from the stalls I remember visiting when I rolled out of bed in the mornings too. </div><div><br /></div><div>Khao San road was in a different part of Bangkok to where we were staying so it gave us a new and less built up area to explore away from our hotel as well. I imagine staying here after dark there would be a lot more atmosphere, but it is definitely worth a trip with children to go shopping and enjoy some drinks.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRnfYhAOg0NNKTlh47QXqpsT6tD10Gn19sqkm557J9RlV5574MADoxDzAwsC_yAyK9oHDbSH6yOpwzE6lpkff9Q6rdavLvFp0aJI8qWpc9zZ3uhQkO93hbFbsQ0JdRYPlYGIKPMxodq4WmMQlcheP2q0IOv13W9HrfTtLEtNCc3P1bVPHTQ4mvOTK/s690/DSC_6865.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bangkok with kids, Khaosan road" border="0" data-original-height="459" data-original-width="690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcRnfYhAOg0NNKTlh47QXqpsT6tD10Gn19sqkm557J9RlV5574MADoxDzAwsC_yAyK9oHDbSH6yOpwzE6lpkff9Q6rdavLvFp0aJI8qWpc9zZ3uhQkO93hbFbsQ0JdRYPlYGIKPMxodq4WmMQlcheP2q0IOv13W9HrfTtLEtNCc3P1bVPHTQ4mvOTK/s16000/DSC_6865.jpg" title="Bangkok with kids, khao san road" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I had planned so much more for our time in Bangkok but of course it was never going to be long enough! If you are staying longer and want more ideas then check out</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.pororoaquapark.com/en/about" target="_blank">Pororo Aqua Park</a></div><div><a href="https://www.siamamazingpark.com/en/index.php" target="_blank">Siam Amazing Park</a></div><div>A trip to Kanchanaburi</div><div>The floating Markets</div><div>Visit Ayutthaya</div><div>Elephant Sanctuaries</div><div><a href="https://www.visitsealife.com/bangkok/en/" target="_blank">Sealife Centre Bangkok</a></div><div>A boat trip down the river</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>and so much more!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Bexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.com0