Another road trip

This time it was a 1 week, 600 km round trip to Sakleshpur, Coorg and Mysore. The boy's diet went for a toss in Sakleshpur with 5 children and many adults to distract and entertain him. On the bright side, he started eating whatever we adults ate. We made sure his food was not spicy or had salt added. Technically he uttered his first word - akka (meaning elder sister) - and B's daughter A was so thrilled! The stay at Sakleshpur was at Nyrit Villa. A relaxed, wonderful stay with very helpful staff and good food. The temptation to build a home and settle down there was high. 

From Sakleshpur we drove to Coorg, the stay being at Old Kent Estate. Another fabulous place, tucked away in the coffee estate, from the maddening crowd. The staff at Old Kent were highly helpful and considerate. The boy's Khichdi was always ready at lunch time and they made extra sure that we were comfortable. I would highly recommend the above 2 places of stay.

Windflower was our place stay in Mysore and I must say that the staff did not pay special attention to children unless we requested. The boy had a tough time in the Mysore Zoo with the heat and the sun beating down. The zoo is very child friendly and we took him around in his pram. The staff is helpful and so far this has been the most well maintained zoo I have been to in India. Only the while peacock caught the boy's attention, he was gaping at it! Otherwise he braved the zoo visit and we were very glad that he was taking it well. We skipped the Mysore Palace.

The car seat is getting small for the boy but he sat happily throughout the whole trip. He is getting used to sleeping in new places. He also ate bits of whatever we ate - Idly, Dosa, Rice, Chapati, drank juices and a lot of water. One thing the wife and I noticed is that any trip - the moment we are on our way back and nearing home he starts going waaaah!