We've just returned from our first family vacation. We spent a few days on Block Island. BI is a gorgeous little island about 12 miles from Naragansett, Rhode Island. Many people liken its geography to Ireland. It is possible and quite easy to be car free on the island, although a disturbing number of people ferried over their SUVs. We rode our bikes with Delia in tow as far as she would let us. I think she gets a bit bored back there by herself, but her stuffed dromedary helped some. As nice as it was to get away from the responsibilities of home and work, travelling with an infant is not always so easy. She slept quite poorly in a strange environment and our condo was a baby-proofing nightmare. The highlight of the trip was the animal farm located next to our condo. Delia loved to watch and wave at the llamas, camels, bull, donkeys, and kangaroos. Poor Stuart seems a little boring after that crew. We ended up coming home a day early due to rain, sleep deprivation and my new affliction with solar urticaria (sun induced hives). We are now getting ready for Delia's first birthday!
