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Leah’s vacation gear
Leah had her first international trip last weekend. We went to the Belgium town of Gent for the weekend. We definatly learned that you don’t travel light with a baby. The baggage ratio was:
2 adults: one smallish suitcase
1 baby: 1 diaper bag + 2 other bags + stroller + maxi-cozi + baby-bjorn + misc.
Our hotel was in a pedestrian only area, so I carried the baby + suitcase, and Rob pushed the stroller loaded with all of her gear – we made quite a parade down the Gent streets!
Our delicious B&B breakfast
We stayed at an incredible B&B. It was very small, with 2 rooms in the main part, and a private cottage in the back. The owners are also gourmet chefs. Our breakfast included a wide assortment of homemade pastries, home-made jellies, fresh fruit and cheese, and a yogurt/fruit sorbet. Each night, we had a fresh made dessert waiting for us – choclate cake one night, and strawberry tart the other night – yummmmm!!! And to complete the gastroninic delights, we had incredible sushi dinner. (the first I’ve had in over a year).
Baby Bjorn
We toured the city with Leah in the Baby Bjorn. We started the trip with a tour of the local castle (of course, what else??). Our previous trips involved entire days of running around from castle to museum. With Leah, we returned to the hotel every few hours for eating and napping, so it was more about the family trip than the sights. We did go on a canal-boat tour . With the sudden changes in the weather, it went from clear to rainy. We waited out the storm beneath a little bridge on the boat, then continued the tour. Leah was warm and dry beneath 2 coats + an umbrella, while Mom and Dad were a little damp.
Leah is already asking when we go to Paris to buy her a haute-couture baby wardrobe.
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