A cornucopia of apparatus!

Ok, before we set off we researched each destination to within an inch of it’s life. We’d also have friends regaling us about ‘must see’ stuff to see do. Note to all – the coolest cocktail bars are far from being at the top of any of our lists! Yes, we’ve hit all the major sites, found the best views of cities and coastlines, hiked great trails, gorgeous beaches, seen fabulous art on streets, in museums and one off events that we’ve lucked upon. Yes it’s all been wonderful!

However – We’ve fully embraced the one MUST on a journey with young children – PLAYGROUNDS! They break the day up, keep up the gymnastics and provide opportunities to make new friends and try out new languages.

I love the monkey bars I can do it backwards and forwards and I am really strong because I have a six pack.

I love going to parks and here’s me on the bucket swing, mummy likes to push me really high ion the bucket swing, it feels like I’m going to fall off.

If you’re lucky you don’t suffer a badly sprained ankle jumping off climbing walls, or get callouses on your hands from too much monkey barring or slide related burns and skin scrapes. But heyho, that all just adds to the fun doesn’t it.

When no playgrounds were available the kids turned to exercise equipment, rocks and trees, even subway rails and handles were used to build up arm muscles!

And of course there’s always time to swing from a bike in the park!