Off to North

We have two weeks vacation this spring and we intend to visit our grandparents and relatives in the North of France (Nord pas de Calais Region). Going there is a bit tiring and would take 10 to 12 hours drive (including stop). So this time we opted to take the TGV (train à grande vitesse) or high speed train. Though Maman has her driver's license already and she's indeed a big help to our Papa but 10 to 12 drive is a waste of time. Whereas taking the TGV would only take us 4 hours maximum and arriving in Lille families have the car to lend us. Pretty practical! It's also good for us to experience traveling without depending to our car. Knowing to adapt with different traveling means or transportation like buses, trains, ships and airplanes is a part of learning a growing kids. For us children it quite exciting to experience other means of transportation.Maman had already prepare our luggage ahead of time so as not to forget important things we need. We were also advised by the family that we should need to bring thicker jackets and clothes as the weather is warmer than Marseille. We will be away for exactly 9 days and we can't wait to tell you stories about our travel and the things we are going to discover there. Happy spring !