Lucy went on her first road trip this weekend. We traveled 4.5 hours west to Manley Hot Springs with plenty of stops along the way for Lucy to eat and just simply be held. We think she got lonely in the car seat although Canute tried to keep her company by looking at her through the back of the truck window. Overall she did very well.
The last time Matt and I were at Manley, two of the four tubs were cooler lukewarm water so we expected that this time as well. Unfortunately all of the four tubs were too hot for Lucy to participate. So she lounged in her bouncy seat while we soaked. We think she seemed mighty relaxed.
Afterward we grilled some steaks on the river bank and had a really nice evening enjoying the warm sunshine.
We also headed down the road to sit on the bank of the Tanana River where people who live in villages such as Tanana, AK drive the river to Manley (a three hour trip) to load up on supplies for their families with a trip to Fairbanks (a 4.5 hour drive from Manley). There are always a handful of boats on the riverbank.
Outside the Manley Roadhouse after a tasty breakfast.
Lucy enjoys looking at the field of wild celery outside the Hot Springs greenhouse.
It was perfect to get away and relax together as a family. I almost forgot to mention that we both were able to witness one of our favorite Lucy firsts: her first laugh! I was tickling her on the bed in our cabin and she was squirming and laughed twice. It was super cute!
We are already planning our next road trip since this one went so well.
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