Panamera to Awaji Island

On January 5, I had a sudden idea to go on an overnight trip with my family to Awaji Island on the following day, January 6. Since we were on such short notice, most of the hotels were already booked, but we managed to find one that would accommodate us with our children. Before we left, we filled up our tank with high-octane gas at a gas station.

(I've only had it three months when I bought it.(You've already driven 4,500 km)

Let's go!

However, there are many things to keep in mind when taking a road trip with a 4-year-old and a 1-year-old.

Differences between the thoughts of adults and children

If we were going on a road trip with just adults, it would not matter how many kilometers, how many hours, or how late we ate lunch, but with two small children, it would not be so easy. But with two small children, it is not so easy.

1 I'd like to go a little faster on the highway.
2 I want to drive comfortably down the road with moderate curves.
3 I would like to take pictures of the car if there is a good spot to take pictures.

But for the children, it doesn't matter.... Their biggest concern is that

1 I'm hungry!（I'm thirsty.)
2 I'm bored!
3 I'm drunk!(Disgusting)

It is. Now, let's look at the childWhat is important to keep children from getting hungry, bored, and drunk, and for adults to enjoy Porsche driving?I thought about it.

Five points to consider

(1) Make it less than 3 hours to the destination.

Even though Porsche drives are fun for the adults, the kids get bored halfway through. Our one-year-old, in particular, is a "I want boobs!He cries, "I'm not sitting still for too long," and tries to climb out of his car seat. To be honest, it is hard for a small child to sit still for a long time, so I think three hours is the limit, including lunch breaks.

(2) After lunch break, have them move their bodies moderately.

anywayFeed them well, make them tired from running and playing, and have them sleep in the car.It is best to do so. On this Awaji Island drive, we had lunch at Awaji Island SA, where a Ferris wheel stands out, and afterward, we played on the playground equipment and had fun on the Ferris wheel, using quite a bit of our energy.

(3) Save the fun of the drive for the second day.

If you prioritize side trips and driving on the first day, children will get bored, so it is better to check in to the inn early on the first day and rest and relax.After a good night's rest to restore their energy, the children's grogginess is much better when we go for a drive on the second day.On this Awaji Island drive, my family checked in at 3:00 p.m. and decided to relax and explore the rest of the hotel.

(4) Photographing the car is at the pace of the child.

If the children are asleep when you find a good spot to photograph the car, you can leave them asleep while you photograph the car. If they want to go outside, I go outside with them. Incidentally, if you look closely at this photo, you will see that my eldest daughter is sleeping in the passenger seat.(I only have the head in the shot.)

From the perspective of filming the car, it is better if there are no people in the company, but it will not work if the child wants to sleep and is forced to go outside, or conversely, if the child wants to go outside but is made to sit inside. Be flexible and adapt to the child's situation.

5 Long drives are made when the children are left with us.

If you really want to go on a long drive, you should leave the children behind and go with just the adults. That way, you can drive freely, whether on mountain roads or highways. However, on this drive to Awaji Island, I was able to enjoy the drive in my own way, using the boost function on the expressway and taking the pleasant downhill roads.

Let's think from the child's perspective.

Also, when the children returned from their road trip, theyWe had a great time, let's go again."would be able to gradually increase their mileage as they grow.By thinking about the drive from the children's point of view, not just our own, we can enjoy the drive with the whole family as a result.become.

What if I say something like, "I'm so proud of you," and the kids are actually fed up with the drive...but they seem to be enjoying it so far, so I guess that's good...