... so good to have another cruise

Another year, another cruise. This time we decided to do the Grand Mediterranean cruise. Though it covered some of the ports that we have been to; there were many new ports that we have yet to explore. Furthermore many of the repeat ports had attractions that we did not see the first time e.g. in Athens we saw the Acropolis but we decided to visit the museum this time and it was a totally different experience; at Sorrento we finally purchased the wood inlaid lazy Suzy (after debating for 5 years); etc

Since we discovered the fun and ease of cruising we have been doing almost an annual cruise. We love the fact that we don't waste time travelling from city to city and there is no checking in and out of hotels, packing and unpacking. The food is always good. Furthermore, we can always tag on pre and post cruise destinations. On this trip we explore Venice for 3 days before the cruise and 2 days in Barcelona after. We also appreciate the sea days that allow us to relax and catch our breath before the next batch of excursions. 

It is so good that we are still able physically and fiscally to enjoy these cruises. Thank God for the energy and ability to enjoy the many wonders that He has created all around the world!

... so good to catch up with old friends

It was great to catch up with Laus! The Lau clan were in town for a wedding and we managed to catch them for one dinner together with Oi Lin and Fong Oi.

The food was good but the company was better as we gossiped on everyone we knew - on both sides of the pond. Folks at LSBC/Holland/Exodus and at Mascot Fellowship. Wonderful to catch on news from every front but also a timely reminder that we should be making our decade (ly) year trip down south to catch with folks there.

We are so blessed by friends that we can catch up after many moons as though it was yesterday that we met. 

(I am reminded of how blessed I was in Australia as a student to receive the many blessings from the folks at the church especially the Jees, Laus and Harts. I am eternally grateful to them for they made the whole Aussie experience such a warm and unique one. Those 3 years made a huge mark on my life!)

Life is so good when you can count on friends like them.