Hi Rhubarb, Ive been too scared to try again since that experience! I swore I would never travel again until he could sit in his own seat and we could keep him entertained (bribed). He will be two next month and I think we will try to go abroad again with him early next year. Ive just remembered that we went in February not April. sorry, doesnt take a lot to confoose me!
Thinking back the beach was a bit difficult to get to especially with a buggy. We had to carry it as it was quite rocky.. I remember seeing a car hire centre when we stopped for a bite to eat one day but we didnt find out about it as there was no need for us.
Public transport leaves a bit to be desired. The buses are fine, but we went on a coach journey - and it was a double coach, joined in the middle by a circular join thingy, and we were sitting at the back (no seatbelts) so I was sitting with him on my lap, bus driver goes round a sharp bend a bit too quickly and I came off my seat a few inches into the air and landed on my bottom in the ailse. Its funny thinking back, my son was completely unharmed (mothers protective instinct?) but I had a really sore bottom and back for a couple of days, it did hurt... so be careful! if u use them, sit at the front!!!
Yes, my parents did help out (one of us was bouncing him on our lap through the starter, we swapped for main course and then for dessert!) good job there was three of us!
Im still on my own now with him but hes a lot better. I dont think I would have got through the first few months on my own with him if it wasnt for my parents.
All three of us were all sharing accommodation (allbeit two rooms - a front room and a bedroom) but after 4 days of a 4 mnth old screaming baby we all were short with each other and snappy. It was a nightmare.
We spent most of our time in the hotel as we were on a lazy holiday, listening to singers, caberet and dancing etc. we went out for a few meals, but Ill have a look back to see if Ive forgotton anything for you!.
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