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Ode to the third child
I write this to you, to read at a further time… It’s been amazing watching you push yourself through challenges built for much older kids. Your dedication to keeping up with your older siblings is admirable. when you turned “9” in Switzerland, and grew two inches (thanks to me stuffing your shoes) so you could…
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Switzerland, we ❤️ you
What I love: What I don’t love: Paying a small fortune for everything else!! This place is expensive. Meal at McDonalds? 17 franc (equivalent to about $17)
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Switzerland!
We made it to Switzerland! Took the train from Geneva to Zermatt and once we stepped off the train, I nearly passed out- this place is so. Darn. Cute! It really looks like it’s from a movie set. We took a gondola up into the mountains and did a combination of mountain cart and kick…
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Friends from Oregon!!
Finally meet up with our friends from Oregon! Yay for dinners on the square and endless bottles of cheap wine!
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Safety Sally
I like rules and I like safety and Portugal don’t mess around with either! Our first jaunt into the ocean promptly had the lifeguard blowing her whistle and demanding the kids stay shin-deep in the water. There kids were horrified. Their favorite activity is body surfing and getting pummeled by waves. Every time they ventured…
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Golf in the Algarve!
Kerry forced, I mean requested, a day of golf! As usual, there was a lot of money on the line ($20 for par, $1 every time a kid beats mom, etc). The kids walked away with a bundle of cash and I got my ego handed to me on a silver platter.
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Day 7-13of Follow me as I take you through Switzerland and Portugal
By:The Amazing Eleanor Forell Day # 7-14 some other stuff Sooooo……. I know I haven’t been posting so here is basically all I can think of from those days!
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Boating
Had an amazing day on a sailboat with two other families. Kerry and I were proud that we were the only adults not throwing up over the side of the boat from sea-sickness. Winning!! Ships ahoy!
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Tavira!
We made it to our third stop- Tavira! It’s a charming fishing village with lots of restaurants and shops. Our hotel also has the long awaited kids club (hallelujah!). Slip and slide, laser tag and crafts galore!
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Owen vs Chocolate
We have a rule on vacation. Mandatory ice cream, every day. Owen takes it to a new level. This kid uses chocolate as sunscreen.
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