Last weekend marked our first getaway as a family of three.
It may have been our last.
Hopeful dreams of a gay old time were not realized.
Instead we realized that a vacation with a baby is a lot of work.
However reflecting on the experience, I realize my perspective was sullied by food poisoning.
Either way, here are the details:
We went to the not-so-quaint town of Astoria.
I think The Pants picked it because The Goonies was filmed there.
Maybe it was hit really hard by the recession or maybe it was
never really cool to begin with--I'm not sure which it is, but it felt
like a run-down mining town, not a vacation getaway.
We visited the Astoria Column which did have a beautiful view
and provided a killer quad workout.
We trolled some antique and knick knack shops and ate
one amazing meal at the Drina Daisy Bosnian restaurant.
Unfortunately the incredibly delicious lamb I scarfed down
was likely the source of the ensuing food poisoning I'm still getting over.
After exhausting all Astoria had to offer in one day we decided to head
to Seaside to give Nanners her first taste of the beach.
It may have been our last.
Hopeful dreams of a gay old time were not realized.
Instead we realized that a vacation with a baby is a lot of work.
However reflecting on the experience, I realize my perspective was sullied by food poisoning.
Either way, here are the details:
We went to the not-so-quaint town of Astoria.
I think The Pants picked it because The Goonies was filmed there.
Maybe it was hit really hard by the recession or maybe it was
never really cool to begin with--I'm not sure which it is, but it felt
like a run-down mining town, not a vacation getaway.
We visited the Astoria Column which did have a beautiful view
and provided a killer quad workout.
We trolled some antique and knick knack shops and ateone amazing meal at the Drina Daisy Bosnian restaurant.
Unfortunately the incredibly delicious lamb I scarfed down
was likely the source of the ensuing food poisoning I'm still getting over.
After exhausting all Astoria had to offer in one day we decided to headto Seaside to give Nanners her first taste of the beach.
She was underwhelmed, but very calm.I was nauseated and very faint.
But we still enjoyed the lovely beach walking weather
and the kitschy charm of Seaside.
Hopefully our next trip to the beach in September
will renew our faith in family vacations.
3 comments:
What a bummer! Yes, traveling with babies can be challenging. I'm sorry your time in Astoria wasn't as you hoped it would be. We went to Astoria and loved it - especially the Maritime Museum. Better luck next time!
Food Poisoning? UGH. What a nightmare. I'm so sorry your first "vacation" was terrible. Hopefully the next one will be better.
that's why we call them "family trips" NOT "family vacations!" Vacations are now defined as any time away with your spouse (or self!) without the chill'ns in tow. Can't wait to see you guys soon on our "family TRIP!" *hugs* jess
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