How fun it was to read this! It really was a pretty big year for you. Funny, after being gone for decades from my home, I have been thinking how wonderful it would be back there again. I realize how much I miss it when I return to visit. There are eight siblings and very close, especially during Covid. I say especially because we had more group chats/videos than ever before.
I did cruising this year too! Mine love to cruise! I agree that the first time, I brought a mask for every day, just in case. There was no need and it never felt too crowded. People were more considerate, it seems. I am going again soon. :)
That is brave with the car! Everyone I know that has bought that way has had success. Still, you people are gutsy! Could I do it? Hmmm. Not sure. I would want to, but, I might be a chicken.
That was a wonderful thing you did, welcoming in people that came to the UK. Anything done deserves to be commended, it is so easy to look away. So, thank you for your kindness.
I'll raise my glass and say 2023 feels good!!
Salut!
We did a lot of video calls during lockdown as well which was very nice especially for my little brother as he's the only one who lives aboard, the rest of us all live within half an hour. But now we get to see each very often, all back to normal at last!
When the chap delivered my car, he said the online car purchase is an American business model which has been around for a while. His company was the first one to bring the business model to UK and started in 2020 just when Covid started. It was interesting chatting with him as he was one of the early employees and he said a lot of customers were actually quite surprised when he really turned up with their car, as if they were expecting to be conned😄
Where's your next cruise to? Hope you have a great time!!!!