Family

 Judy.  After we checked out of our Athens house and before we left for Costa Rica, we drove south to visit my brother Chuck and his wife Rose Lane. Last summer we paid a quick visit to brother Billy and his wife Marilyn, but with the pandemic raging, we chose to meet in a restaurant, masks on, and distanced from everyone. Still, we were happy to get that much.

But Chuck, Rosie, Ted, and I are fully vaccinated and have been careful, so it was a hugging, laughing exploring kind of visit. They live on a beautifully serene farm, so there were lots of walks.

At the end of the day, though, it was the hugs that were the best. Here's to more time together!