Felíz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
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| Christmas in Fortín de las Flores, Veracruz, México |
Here we are near the end of another good year. Lots of changes are in the works, as we move into "retirement" mode, whatever that is. Carmen no longer works at Cap Sante Court, except perhaps for some fill-in work during times we're up in Anacortes. Dan is moving his accounting and tax work into lower gear, doing his client support by email and remote computer connection. We've settled in a beautiful, green area of Mexico, with just enough clouds and rain so we don't miss the Skagit Valley too much. The house here in Fortín is move-in ready, but will take some time to furnish. It will probably keep us busy for a few more years with planned additions and minor renovations. The green spaces in the yard seem just big enough to grow all the flowers we might want. And, the local markets are always filled with the freshest fruits & vegetables, so our food gardening will be minimal. We are thankful for our health, and we hope to establish a pattern of reciprocal cross-border visits to keep connected with dear friends and family. We look forward with anticipation to the excitement of living in a new land, and hope that the challenges ahead will keep us young in mind and heart.
Despite the variety of good things down here, there are some things we miss. In this season,we sit here longing for some fruitcake. Seems that it is not available here in Mexico. Hope to find some left over in Anacortes area when we get back there. Best wishes to all, from Carmen & Dan
