I spent six weeks away and just got home last week. Most of it was in the Caribbean and South America, but all of it was wonderful and the people warm.
I get it! I need to go back! It was cold when I got home, but, it has settled down to chilly.
Your trip to Egypt sounds heavenly. My Head Waiter for the last two weeks was from Egypt and I adored him. The name that he used was Vincent, but, his real name was about 25 letters. Very soft spoken, yet direct. Perfection.
What you said about doing things at home, like the towel animals and such... I do! It is one of the things I love best! I always have flowers on the table, we use cloth napkins and set the dining room table. We are worth the fuss and it feels nice! rose petals in the bath, Waxing our hands together, there are so many niceties that you can do... and I love them all. It makes me feel special and I love to pass that on down the line~
I hope you had a wonderful time back home. I was going to DM you if I got to Jamaica before you left, but, I went and you were long gone. :( I think you had a great time and I hope you get to do it soon.
A bit of spring for your cloudy skies. Yours is coming soon!