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SF, California, United States
About Me & My Family
I'm a mother
3 Kids 0-8 years old boys and girls
3 Kids 0-8 years old boys and girls
When we travel, good food and adventure always abound. Our family loves to push the limit of what we can do with children. Our mantra has always been - have kids, will travel. However, this doesn't mean I'm unlike most frantic moms before a trip. Wanting adventure and being a control freak can sometimes be a lethal combination.
Our Family's Travel Personality
adventurous, independent, spontaneous
We Just Got Back From
Northern California and Oregon
Our Favorite Vacation Spot
Hawaii
A Place We'd Love To Visit
New Zealand, Argetina, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Cambodia
Favorite Vacation Memory
Climbing Machu Picchu with a 4 month old infant in a slight and having all the locals stop us to ask what happened to his feet which were all bundled up. They just couldn't believe it wouldn't be bow legged.
Worst Travel Moment With My Kids:
Getting to the airport on our way to Scotland with my 15 month old and discovering that my husband's passport had expired. Instead of rebooking all of our flights, we decided that I would do the first leg of our journey on my own with baby. Unfortunately, we had not packed for me to be flying by myself. I could bearly walk to the runway with all my bags and a 15 month old who would get distracted by everything along the way. He then proceeded to sleep only 1 hour of the entire 11 hour journey (red-eye). It was pretty miserable.
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Train Caboose Hotels, Inns, and B&B's Across the US
Train have fascinated children for decades and some kids never grow out of their fascination with trains. Here's a list of places you can take your little train lover to stay for a fun treat.
489 W. Minnesota Ave
McCloud, California
reviewed on: January 01 2009
"Family Friendly B & B"
Staying at a B&B with young children is always a possible disaster, but Diane and Ed were nothing but welcoming and warm to our brood. Having young grandchildren of their own, they seem to understand the needs of young families well. However, there is nothing escaping the fact that your children would be sharing an average sized 4 bedroom home with other guests, some of whom may be seeking a romantic weekend away from their kids. We were fortunate to be visiting on a weekday in the winter and we were the only guests with our 5 and 2 year olds. The big bonus is that the McCloud Railroad House is a fantastic stay for any train loving child (or adult). Ed and Diane are train enthusiasts true and true. In the backyard, they have two restored cabooses and all the train paraphernalia that you can think of. Our kids were thrilled with the tour that they gave us. This couple know and love trains and are excited to share all that they know about them. Breakfast was lovely - we had the creme brulee french toast and baked apple. It was delicious. Diane and Ed spared no expense to make us feel welcomed and their home though very traditional, was very clean. If you are worried about your children waking up other guests, share your concern with Diane and she'll make sure to organize the room arrangements to minimize any imposition you might make on other guests.
