Public Transit: Friend to Traveling Families
E, like many kids his age, has a long standing love affair with trains, busses, boats and planes. Here he is, delighted, because he gets to ride a funicular in Istanbul (he hadn't ridden on one since our trip to Barcelona back in 2007)
I indulge this love in every possible way, sometimes taking public transportation even when we need to go only a few blocks. Why? Nothing makes it easer to get the kids up and out of the apartment in the morning, or off to the next destination than the promise of a really great funicular ride!
Even better, by the time we arrive at our real destination, the kids feel like they've already completed one kid-focused activity, and they're a little more tolerant of our museum going.
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Posted on July 14, 2010 |
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GBK Gwyneth on July 14, 2010 at 12:06 p.m.
My kids aren't transportation obsessed, but we had a great time with public transit in Istanbul! Light-rail train, tram, funicular, ferry, sleeping compartment on an overnight train!
We also took a taxi, many buses, a dolmus, a hot air balloon, etc. while in Turkey -- a transportation enthusiast's dream!
MKL on July 15, 2010 at 11:24 a.m.
I just finished the last six of your posts. That candy shop photo has moved Turkey way up my list! Great blog! My kids also loved that funicular in Barcelona - and the view. Good thing we don't suffer fromhigh anxiety! If you get a chance check out my travel story at http://www.motherknowsless.com
Debbie on July 15, 2010 at 11:28 a.m.
GBK,
Public Transit really is the way to go - plus you don't have to worry about car seats or whether your taxi driver knows how to stay below the speed of light
MKL, so glad you are enjoying my blog. I'll check yours out too!