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Off to "Canberra in the mountains": GENEVA

Don't think I've ever been THIS excited!! We're about to embark upon a year in Geneva! Yup, the whole family.

We'll have to manage living in a bed-sit in a fifth-floor walk-up, because every spare penny will be spent on travel!

Just imagine ... 5 different countries just over the border. Multiple languages. Multiple cuisines. New friends to be made. I'm so ready for this!

Travelling-tot number two

Farewell bassinet seat

Well the little fella was born on 3 Feb 2006. That means he just scraped in to the Year of the Dog - making him - as Xuessium points out - a "puppy".

He's now got one trip to the US, one trip to Japan, two trips to Singapore and three trips to India under his belt. He's even been on safari, though he hasn't seen a tiger yet.

He's just grown out of the plane's bassinet "seat" as you can see. Next flight he gets the inhumanely uncomfortable big seat we all get, but at least they have gadgets to fiddle with. And a tray table.

Big sister has been around

"Aus - talia"

When we started our family 2003 we thought our travel days were over. People said "the baby needs routine, stability, a familiar place". They said "it's too difficult to manage a baby while travelling".

Fortunately we ignored them, and our first baby has accompanied us on wonderful trips in Australia and around the world. My theory is that if we're happy, she'll be happy too. And what is life without travel?

Grand Palace Bangkok

Travelling with a young one may not be as simple as without, but it's just as rewarding. When you hear the word "aliplane" come out of your child's mouth for the first time, and with all the enthusiasm it deserves, you know you're on your way to many happy holidays!

Intro Updated Apr 6, 2008
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npg Dec 22, 2009 at 7:23 PM Report Abuse

hey, a merry and happy xmas and new year to you and your family! hope all is well :-)
nyperose Oct 3, 2009 at 11:34 AM Report Abuse

If you like mountains, you should try to go to Rochers-de-Naye, above Montreux (see my page about it). It's great for kids - the marmots paradise!
Ramonq Jul 14, 2009 at 5:56 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for dropping by! Geneva, now that's a great base to travel around Europe. I'm sure your children will be seeing and experiencing a lot of new things even if they won't entirely remember them when they grow up. Happy travels!!
aussirose Oct 28, 2008 at 9:35 PM Report Abuse

Washing is never ending isn't it!! However irioning.....now that's a different matter. It's called 'buy drip dry' haha ;o) Hugs xx
xuessium Oct 25, 2008 at 2:18 PM Report Abuse

The "puppy" is growing well I see! Was just in Canberra BTW so you can't accuse me of not dropping by ya home town now, Alison. Ha!
ranger49 Oct 19, 2008 at 2:32 AM Report Abuse

I have several albums & shoe boxes full of pics waiting to be scanned - maybe one day... but it is getting longer ago all the time!
aussiedoug Oct 18, 2008 at 10:26 PM Report Abuse

G'Day stranger. Look what happens when I don't drop by to say hello..., You move half way across the world!lol! Good on you & I must say how envious I am. Have a great time discovering Europe. I'm visiting April 8 - May 2 09.
leics Oct 18, 2008 at 12:50 PM Report Abuse

Thought I'd post the link to give you an idea. You'll all have a lovely time; just remember to pace yourselves and let the kids relax into it. London is a pretty busy and draining place, imo. so a pootle in the park is just what you'll need! :-) J
Waalewiener May 18, 2008 at 6:49 PM Report Abuse

hi Oisha I do hope you find a way to make it to Karlsruhe Looking forward to meet you Lori & Hansi
VincentJJ May 15, 2008 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Got family in Canberra....