Comments on: Family Travel and Rolf Potts on taking kids to Ecuador

By: Sheila Scarborough

Sheila Scarborough — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:58:29 +0000

Hi Claudine,

I know that backpacks with kids can get heavy, but having both hands free is such a lifesaver that it’s worth it. My children never fussed in a backpack the way they did in a stroller, so not only were they up and secure and out of the way, they were happy, too.

By: Claudine

Claudine — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 01:59:19 +0000

It’s easy to think that children won’t get tired while going through airports. The backpack is a good idea. I know that I hate lugging luggage on escalators. I can’t imagine carrying a child and luggage.

By: Sheila Scarborough

Sheila Scarborough — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:02:56 +0000

** Hi Karen, thanks for visiting, and you’re right about local travel – I realized the other day that I’ve hardly written anything about travel with kids in Austin and Central Texas, and I live right here. You have a great blog, too!

** Hi Nancy, that sounds like an amazing trip; wish my family could go, too. Maybe you can do a guest post for us sometime….

By: Nancy Sathre-Vogel

Nancy Sathre-Vogel — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:00:11 +0000

Thanks for writing about taking the kids to Ecuador! We are about to take off to ride our bikes from Alaska to Argentina, and plan to spend quite a bit of time in Ecuador when we get down that far. I spent some time there back in the 80′s and I can’t wait to get back – with the kids!! You can read more about us and our journey at http://www.familyonbikes.org

By: Karen Bryan

Karen Bryan — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:33:32 +0000

I totally agree about spending time exploring your own back yard. Although I’m Scottish and have lived in Scotland for most of my life, it’s amazing what I’ve discovered when I’ve taken more time to explore areas when doing research for the destination guides on my travel website.