One really sad thing about the pandemic for us personally was that my family didn't get to come to our wedding. We just weren't prepared to put that aspect of our lives on hold as many have done. Love is, afterall, the main idea. So, as soon as the opportunity presented itself, we took a trip to the US so that my wife could meet the family.
On Sunday, the 15th of December, my dad picked us up in Seattle and took us over to his neck of the woods. There we went for a walk and then promptly passed out from the jetlag.
Over the next few days, we visited our investment properties, played games, cooked, and went out on the water. Even though Indra got to drive the big boat, I think she more enjoyed going out on the paddle boat and exploring the back areas of the end of the lake. Although, she also really liked sitting in the rowboat while I did all the work!
Now, despite Corona, or perhaps rather out of spite for the rules, we spent a lot of time with a lot of people. For us coming out of Europe, particularly Germany, this was a bit of a change of pace. But that's America! Everyone just does what they want. So, after going to a family Christmas party in my dad's area, we made our way over to Eastern Washington for a Christmas party at my brothers... where just about all of us got Corona. A friend of my sister-in-law wasn't feeling well, but came anyway - there were some feelings about that later on!
Our next stop was "hotel mama" - Indra's new favorite holiday resort! After a short stop to show Indra the farm where I grew up, we went to Puyallup for a few days of painting, riding motorcycles, sitting in the hot tub, and visiting with old friends.
And finally, on the way back to my dad's, we stopped by at my sister's for a visit and a massive, very yummy roast!
Back at my dad's it was our last evening in the states, so we went for a walk in Belfair State Park at what turned out to be the most beautiful time of day to do so!
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