We travelled to the southern part of France last week. We rented a house in the Languedoc-Roussillon region that was older than the USA and day tripped to various places. The next few blog posts are going to be from those travels. I apologize in advance for so many pictures of the kid.
Having never flown internationally with Naomi as a toddler, Andee and I weren't sure what to expect. We anticipated the worst based upon all of the horror stories you hear from random people. "You're going to France, what are you doing with Naomi? Oh she's going with you?! You guys are crazy!" In the end, it was no different than anything else you do with a toddler. Negotiate, distract, and stay just 5 minutes ahead of them at all times. It also didn't hurt that the flight over was only halfway booked and there were enough seats to lay down and go to sleep. Once we arrived in Madrid, she was ready for the 3-hour layover before flying to our final destination, Toulouse.
Mom, Naomi, Cream Cheese. Philadelphia
Falling backwards. Philadelphia
Naomi. Madrid
Air vent. Madrid
Bored, waiting for flight #2. Madrid
Reflection. Madrid
Lonely traveller. Madrid
Distract, distract, distract. Madrid
Early morning family portrait. Madrid
Trying to get comfortable. Madrid
Heading to the gate. Madrid
"Escalator" Madrid
Next up: France: Part II - Chateau de Lastours and Minerve (and probably more of the kid)