ADVENTURES, CHALLENGES, AND INSIGHTS OF A COUPLE IN EARLY RETIREMENT
Since we found ourselves alone between Christmas and New Year, we thought we would take the opportunity to explore Mexico. We had heard about Bacalar Lake from friends, so we decided to go.
This year, our kids came to visit the 1st week of December, so again we were on our own for Thanksgiving, which is probably my favorite holiday. This year, I decided to cook, and so we invited some friends for Thanksgiving dinner. We also spent a wonderful day on Isla Mujeres with friends.
Since we spend at least five months a year in Playa del Carmen, we have developed some routines to provide a break from our typical hectic schedule when we travel. We also spend lots of time on social engagements in the community and trying new restaurants.
The final stop on our grand tour of the Southeast was Asheville, NC. While we had long thought about visiting this much-talked-about town, our motivation increased when our son moved there in June. That made a lovely excuse to visit.
Knoxville is a small town without much going on, so after exploring downtown, we ventured out of town. We saw a cavern and an underground lake, and views of seven states.
