The summer has ended and we have finished work. We are retired once again. Glorious! Although we both enjoyed working this year, especially the pay cheques, there’s no better feeling than not having to.
These last few weeks have been busy reconnecting with old friends and trying to get in as many cuddles with the grandkids as possible. Our family grew larger this summer as our newest grandson made a quick and exciting appearance in August.
We are often asked the question, “Don’t you miss your grandkids when you go away?” What a silly question. Of course we miss our grandkids and our family and even some friends.
Hopefully our grandkids see us as an inspiration and not as two old people, stuck at home that they are forced to visit on holidays and special occasions.
It is our wish that family and friends will visit us in Mexico so that we may play host and share the beauty and excitement of Mérida.
In the meantime we keep in touch almost daily. Isn’t technology great? Even though it isn’t the same as being there in person, distance apart doesn’t hinder connecting with each other as it once did.
So back to eating cheap meals at our favorite cocina economicas. Back to blaring music and dancing girls spilling out of tiendas and their tops. Back to chaotic city driving and the circle of death. Back to ridiculously high humidity making getting dressed a almost impossible sweaty chore.
Time for a return to unhurried daily strolls to the local market for sweet ripe papayas and fresh corn tortillas. Time for exploring and discovering hidden gems and searching for the perfect flan.
Time to warm up.
Congratulations on your newest grandchild he is beautiful, isn’t being a grandparent the bestest role ever!
Your tour is coming round fast, do you have a departure date set?
Enjoy Mexico we miss it, can’t believe it’s been almost a year since we left for our tour
Warmest regards to you both from the U.K. 🇬🇧
Julie and Mark
Hi Julie. Yes grandchildren bring a lot of joy to our life. They keep us young lol. We haven’t booked our tickets yet but we are aiming for the beginning of May. Yes I can’t believe it’s almost a year ago since you were here. I hope you return one day to visit.
Cannot wait to join you! I also agree on being an inspiration to our grandchildren and children on leading active, exciting retirements.
Not long now Carol and you and John can shed the socks!
Goodbye for now, hope to hear from you often, and the busy life is kind to you and hubby.. Congrats on your new grandson! Safe travels!!
Thanks Bonny. I hope your winter is short and not too cold. Unless you like ice fishing. See you next spring.
Have a wonderful warm winter, we’ll be thinking of you, as the storms blow into Winter Harbour. Take care and safe travels you two!
Thanks Cindy. I hear B.C. is expecting a warmer than normal winter. Here’s to hoping. Take care
Does this mean lunch is out? Have a great winter and congrats on the new baby🙂
I know some excellent restaurants to take you to ~ my treat! There’s just a 6 hr plane ride in the way.