It’s 6am and I have been up for over an hour. I’m gulping down hot coffee, trying desperately to remember anything I might have forgotten and psyching myself up for the most memorable, and quite possibly, most stressful trip we are likely to take. The day has arrived. In an hour we’ll or… Read More
As we prepare to set off on our long-awaited trip on Friday, we find ourselves battling nerves and dealing with practicalities on a scale we’ve never faced before. Nine weeks with ten children in total – nine of whom are under ten years of age, is set to be no mean feat. Ever… Read More
We find that we’re regularly being asked the same questions about our upcoming road trip. Here are some answers for you: Q. How long are you going for? A. We are going for nine weeks. And one day. Q: Who is going? A: Mike and I and all but the two… Read More
‘At this time in two weeks we will be on the road!’ I told the children this morning. Various cries of, ‘I can’t wait!’ resounded. ‘Wow! Saying it like that makes it seem so real!’ said Caitlin, amazed at how quickly the time seems to have come around. It has come around… Read More
There’s a saying that the best laid plans of mice and men go astray. I really hope this isn’t true. There are only three weeks left before we are due to head off on our Big Family Road Trip around France and Italy. Whilst the children are desperately trying to contain their excitement we… Read More
As the start date of our big family road trip nears, so does the need to get prepared. Packing for 2 parents and 12 children is no mean feat for a week away. Packing for 2 parents and 10 children for nine weeks on the road (the oldest two kids are not joining… Read More