and a Happy New Year

The time between Christmas Day and the New Year's Eve has always been one of reflection for me as you sit, without a great deal of energy and think on what has gone and what the new year has in store.  I have never been one for New Year Resolutions - you want to act and do better, among the most of what you do all of the time.

So reflecting …. 2013 was a good year.  The first 3 months was hectic in terms of the work as the company was sold.  Clocked up a British Airways Gold card within the first two months of the year, helped by a quick first class flight to Chicago in snowy February.  By June I became unemployed and really saying that I am going to retire! In Cyprus we enjoyed the weather, the walks, our growing garden and all of the visitors who came to see us.  Health has been good, so yes 2013 was a good year.

So between Christmas and New Year we have been lazy enjoying the company of Emily and Laura.  A couple of trips into Larnaca to allow for shopping.  Some lunch looking out onto a deserted beach.  An enjoyable New Years Eve night n the pub attended by many regulars.  All good fun.

So that's it for the last year …….. 2014 starts with a trip to the UK and three weeks in South Africa.  Its good this retirement.

Emily and Laura's stone show clearly how they spent the time.