I'm looking forward to sleeping in my bed, not having for forage for every meal, and sharing a room with a 3 year old who seems to dedicate her last few hours of the day to only doing things which eventually cause me to shout at her. Oh and it would be ever so nice to have a glass of ice water for more than a second before a small hand darts into it in tanto giving it a nice pavement tint.
Here are my pro's and con's of travelling with two kids aged 3 and 0.
Downfalls:
Even less privacy than at home (I didn't think this was possible)
Being hot, tired and lost whilst dealing with smaller versions of yourselves who are also hot, tired and want to know 'why?' about everything.
Pavement water
Only having one pushchair and two nappers. Resulting in many a standing nap where the child asleep in the carrier will not allow you to sit down.
No bars, evening experiences or much that doesn't interest kids.
Small children don't always enjoy what you want to see, so you have a choice to fight them or leave.
Positives:
Soooo many more locals speak to you and give you insight into how they live
Perfect moments when young carefree innocence, beautiful scenery and family connectivity collide
Free things people give you (mostly food) because your kids are cute
Not feeling obliged to do all the standard landmarks as they are actually boring some of them
Living more like a local. Renting flats, using the laundrettes etc. My Spanish was eventually perfected in Mexico (I quote 'tengo [gesture to washing pile] ayuda por favour'.) Outstanding.
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