I have so many questions.
Your kids weren't kvetchy with the long car rides? How about the long hikes and heat?
What did you do about diapers and food for the little one?
Most of the time they were fine and when things got tough out came the snacks :-)
The hike was very challenging for everyone but the kids knew there was no easy way out except to keep walking so they pushed through, my 2 year old had the hardest time in the baby carrier for some reason. Next time I would buy a proper toddler hiking carrier.
I brought diapers and wipes from home as well as three suitcases of food and snacks, but she isn’t a picky eater so she ate whatever we had.