Almost 16 months ago we went to Hawaii for a holiday, and came back with the gift of a healthy pregnancy and a healthy happy baby girl.
Now, we are in Hawaii, Big Island this time, again for an escape from the long winters in Lake Louise. There has been snow on the ground since midOctober when I returned from Toronto. December saw some -30C days and January just drags on with cold, no snow and short days.
An escape to warmth and sunshine is just what we needed. Leave the hats, mitts, snowsuits, boots and down behind for a week of sun, surf, sand and snorkelling. And volcanoes, gardens and who knows what all else.
Planning the trip was a bit different - thinking about where we could go that would be warm, safe, not too far or disruptive to sleep, where we could relax and enjoy ourselves. We are really not the all-inclusive party types so when a sale on vacations to Hawaii came up, we jumped at the chance.
Travelling with a 7 month old brings with it its own challenges - lots of stuff like diapers, wipes, soothers, toys, clothes. Food, bibs, cutlery, small dishes etc. And the stroller, playard, and stuff for Mom and Dad. Not exactly travelling light. And inevitably we forgot something - like one of our fish guidebooks to Hawaii.
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