AHHHH! Thanks to the best neighbor in the world, Libby, my townhome was warm and welcoming l when I arrived on Dec. 21. It isn't 'dressed' for Christmas (and won't be), but my fake ever- red geraniums are still 'blooming' out front! Ha ha! My own bed feels like a dream and as I'm still getting over jet lag, I have woken in the middle of the night wondering which hostel, which home, in which city I was. Yesterday, I walked around Fernandina Beach taking in the dressed for the holidays historic buildings and going in the shops. I ran into friends at the post office, in the grocery store and on the street downtown. There truly is "no place like home", but I do want to thank my home hosts in NZ, Val and Alex and Wanda and Roy, and my hostess in OZ, Therese, for making me feel at home in their homes when I visited them. What wonderful people!
And, WHEREVER I was in OZ or NZ - on the Magic bus, in the hostels, in the stores shopping for food or gifts, the people in these two countries were so very helpful and made me feel so welcome. What a blessing they all are to visitors!
Also, a BIG THANKS to the Northern Illinois Friendship Force chapter for sharing their trip with me, especially Pat and Dave Meyer and Sally and Tom Coyle for their help and support throughout the trip. I absolutely could not have taken or afforded this fabulous travel adventure without you!
I wish for two things this Christmas: that when Aussies and Kiwis visit the USA, they are made to feel as welcome as I was in their countries; and that you have enjoyed my travel blog and have beautiful travel experiences, too, to enjoy and share with me!
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