Bruce (James' Stepdad) was celebrating his 60th bday by inviting family and friends to Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. Lochmara Lodge, an 'ecolodge' only accessable by water taxi, is a beautiful and relaxing place intermixed with all kinds of random art work, endangered animals, hiking trails, glow worms, night floursants in the water, and fine dining. James and I discovered Lochmara last year when we came to the sounds to hike the Queen Charlotte Trek, so it was cool to revisit it a year later with our families - and also to help Bruce celabrate the big 60th!
We were never short babysitters while we were here as there were two sets of Grandparents, and lots of James other Australian realatives willing to watch Luca while we went out for a paddle or walk. Here's a pic of Fran babysitting.
Luca's first hike - we took him for a 3 hour hike in the front pack - Lochmara bay is below. Luca generally enjoys being toted around in the front pack, but we have to be careful not to cover him in sweat when hiking.
Bruce (James stepdad), Fran, Jo (James' mom), and my Dad on the deck. Now Bruce and Jo have met both sets of my parents...they just need to come out to the States and visit...they would LOVE it!
Luca all dressed up for dinner in his cowboy outfit - soooo cute! Look at his boots :-)
Bruce (James' Stepdad) was celebrating his 60th bday by inviting family and friends to Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough Sounds. Lochmara Lodge, an 'ecolodge' only accessable by water taxi, is a beautiful and relaxing place intermixed with all kinds of random art work, endangered animals, hiking trails, glow worms, night floursants in the water, and fine dining. James and I discovered Lochmara last year when we came to the sounds to hike the Queen Charlotte Trek, so it was cool to revisit it a year later with our families - and also to help Bruce celabrate the big 60th!
We were never short babysitters while we were here as there were two sets of Grandparents, and lots of James other Australian realatives willing to watch Luca while we went out for a paddle or walk. Here's a pic of Fran babysitting.
Luca's first hike - we took him for a 3 hour hike in the front pack - Lochmara bay is below. Luca generally enjoys being toted around in the front pack, but we have to be careful not to cover him in sweat when hiking. 
Bruce (James stepdad), Fran, Jo (James' mom), and my Dad on the deck. Now Bruce and Jo have met both sets of my parents...they just need to come out to the States and visit...they would LOVE it!
Luca all dressed up for dinner in his cowboy outfit - soooo cute! Look at his boots :-)
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