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As the year draws to a close, I think back over the past year and what a challenge it has been. I cannot imagine anyone of us has been left unaffected . It certainly has been a year that will go down in history and remembered for being one of the toughest. I do hope that amongst all the challenges we have all managed to find some silver linings.
As 2021 approaches, I know that we will all be praying that it is a far kinder and happier year for everyone. I feel in my heart that it will be.
To all of my ‘Travelling with Lyn’ blog friends, I wish you a happy and safe Christmas and a much much better year ahead.
May 2021 be full of good surprises and may all your wishes come true.
Thank you all for your support this past year.
Gail Gillespie said:
Lovely message thank you Lyn and to you every good wish for a happy Christmas and a healthy 2021. xx gg
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Gail. I also wish you a wonderful and healthy 2021 xx💕
Alana Sills said:
Hi Lyn really miss you guys. What a life this year has been. Let’s catch up at Christmas sometime xx
Sent from Alana Sills
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Lyn Douglas said:
Great idea. Would love to see you both and the boys. I will be there late next week. Lyn and Buddy x
Lynette d'Arty-Cross said:
Thank you and the same to you, Lyn. Next year is going to be much better. :)
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Lynette for all your support over the past years. Wishing you a healthy and happy 2021. Lyn
Lynette d'Arty-Cross said:
You’re welcome. :)
Travel Gourmet said:
Thank you for the lovely message, Lynn, and for continuing to write great posts for us to read during the challenging year. It was nice to be transported to some beautiful locations at least virtually. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, healthy and enjoyable 2021!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Kay. I have so enjoyed your posts also. Thanks for all your support and comments over the past few years. All the very best for happiness and good health in the coming year. Lyn
Sheree said:
That’s lovely sentiments Lyn. Wishing you, and your nearest and dearest, a healthy and happy 2021, and beyond. If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to be grateful for what we have and not what we don’t.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Sheree, I am sure that many of us have learnt from this. Yes, learnt to be grateful cause we are. I just hope that we have learned that we really do not need to be “so busy” all the time. Happy Holidays Sheree. Lyn
Sheree said:
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Italophilia said:
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas, Lyn! Sending lots of good vibes.
Praying for a better tomorrow. xx
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Ishita. We are all praying for a better tomorrow, and I believe it will be. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. Lyn xx
Italophilia said:
Thank you so much!! L(
Jo said:
A happy and safe Christmas to you, too, Lyn! Health is the most important now. Otherwise we must hope this situation won’t last long. All the best from Romania! ❤️
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Jo, Health has always been the most important but somehow we all became to busy to appreciate the simplicities of life. Happy festive season, Lyn
WanderingCanadians said:
Happy holidays to you as well. I’m so looking forward to 2021. Cheers.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks, yes we are all looking to a safer and happier 2021 with less uncertainties. Merry Christmas. Lyn
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks and Happy Christmas season to you also. 2021 will be better, I believe in my heart. Lyn
100 Country Trek said:
Love your idea..yes we should all get back to the norm in 2021. Merry Christmas 🎅
Lyn Douglas said:
We all need need a more simple, happier and safer year. Thanks, and happy holidays to you. Lyn
100 Country Trek said:
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kagould17 said:
Merry Christmas Lyn. Like us, you likely cannot wait to kick 2020 to the curb. It has been a challenging year, one which we shall remember for many wrong reasons and perhaps a few right ones. Enjoy the season as best you can and look forward to 2021. Allan
Lyn Douglas said:
Yes Allan, it sure has been a very long year full of worry and uncertainty. We all need a much happier, carefree and loving year ahead and I think our prayers will be answered. All the best to you and your Queen, Happy Christmas Allan, Lyn
Chris Franklin said:
Wonderful message Lyn and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season with Christmas and the new year
Lyn Douglas said:
Happy Holidays to you to thanks Chris. Wishing you a much safer and happier 2021. Lyn
Chris Franklin said:
Thank you Lyn, likewise
winteroseca said:
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thank you and the same to you. I will be with my family, nothing is better than that for me at Christmas time. Lyn
winteroseca said:
I agree and I’m very happy for you! :)
katelon said:
Sweet message Lyn! May your holidays be filled with adventure, peace, miracles and joy! Thanks for the connection this year. I appreciate you and your blog.
Love, katelon
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Katelon for your lovely wishes. I love all 4 wishes and I send them all back to you. Happy holidays, wishing you the best year ahead. Lyn
Hanna said:
Dear Lyn. This is a lovely post ❤
Somehow I found solace in your words.
All the best
Hanna
Merry Christmas to you and a wonderful 2021
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Hanna for your lovely words. I wish you a year full of peace, happiness, and good health. All the old fashioned words that we kinda forgot about. It is about the simple things in life and love, lots of it. Lyn
Hanna said:
Thanks a lot, Lyn. Maybe there is a good reason for old sayings and traditions are kept alive.
I love the Irish Blessings so here is a lovely one for you:
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.”
An Irish Blessing.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Hanna, nice. My Nanna (Irish descent) used to say this to me many years ago. Lyn
Cindy Georgakas said:
Beautiful message Lynn and blessings to you! ❤️ Cindy
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Cindy. I wish you lots of peace, joy, happiness and good health in the coming year. Lyn
Cindy Georgakas said:
Thanks much Lyn and you as well!!! 💕🙌
Linda M. said:
Thanks for your many blogs and cheery holiday message. Wishing you much joy as the year ends and new year begins. Hope one day to see you!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Linda, it has been a pleasure. We will definitely see each other again soon. I cannot imagine us not being together. Peace, joy and happiness always. Love you xx
Born to Travel said:
Happy Christmas to you too Lyn. Looking forward to traveling somewhere next year! Cheers, Mark
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Mark. Wishing you joy, peace and happiness in 2021. Lyn
Edwin Tan said:
Best wishes for the new year!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Edwin. Wishing you a safe and joyous 2021
Un po' di pepe said:
Ciao Lyn
I don’t think anyone will be sad to see the end of 2020. Wishing everyone more kindness, gratefulness and patience in 2021-oh and lots of hugs too! Buon Natale, Cristina
Lyn Douglas said:
Ciao Cristina. Nice wishes. I hope for you, lots of joy, happiness, peace and good health. Lots of hugs back to you. Buon Natale. Lyn
masgautsen said:
Happy safe Christmas to you!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks and the same to you. Happy and healthy 2021
masgautsen said:
You too
JD and Andy said:
Yes, it has been a tough year for us all. We all hope 2021 will be better. Jd.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks JD. I am sure that it will be better. See you soon. Lyn x
leo f. brady said:
Merry Christmas to you too Lynn !
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks so much Leo. I wish you peace, joy, happiness and good health. Lyn
leo f. brady said:
and to you ! thanks ;-)
silkroad423513523 said:
Wishing you and Buddy a very Happy Christmas! Here’s to a healthier, happier 2021!
Enjoy your happy time at the beach!! Safe travels…
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Mary. We wish you peace and joy and good health. Happy 2021
SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hello Lyn, right back at you and Buddy (loved the photo). Stay safe in your travels. x
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Sue, wishing you happiness and good health in 2021. x
Temiz Nakliyeci said:
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laxmidara said:
Hi lyn
laxmidara said:
Merry 🎄
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks. Merry Christmas to you Lyn
Gugu Mbatha said:
A really tough year it has been. Many blessings to you 🙏
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Gugu. Peace and blessings to you. Lyn
Jeremy Jain Babu said:
Merry Christmas 🎄🎅
Lyn Douglas said:
Peace and blessings to you
carolinehelbig said:
Lyn, Best to you and your family this Christmas season! Caroline
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Caroline. Happiness, joy, blessings and peace to you. Lyn
Silver Screenings said:
Best Christmas wishes to you and yours! :)
Lyn Douglas said:
Peace and blessings to you. All the best for a kinder and safer 2021. Lyn
avalancheofgrace said:
Merry Christmas!🎄
Lyn Douglas said:
Thank you
Maria said:
Merry Xmas! 🎄
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks
Sharda said:
Nice post! Wishing you a wonderful year.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks. Peace and blessings to you. Lyn
markbierman said:
Happy New Year!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Mark. Happy new year to you also Lyn
Inese, artist, writer and life sciences specialist said:
I hope you had merry and cozy Christmas.
Safe, healthy and happy New Year!
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Inese. All the same to you. Peace and blessings. Lyn
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet said:
Beautiful post, Lyn! Loved your photos. Best wishes for 2021! <3 <3 <3
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks Cheryl. Yes, lots of good thoughts and wishes to you for 2021. Lyn
ejsna said:
Hi Lyn, This is a very, very, very late comment, not having had any inspiration to thrive during this pandemic times. HAPPY EASTER now. Spring is upon us and with a little bit of sunshine for an hour or two on some days, there’s something to be thankful for, and I managed to write on my blog again after a year! Write I did and it was as if I wrote half a book about a chef! Cheers from The Netherlands!
Lyn Douglas said:
Hello Jane, comments are always welcome. That was my last blog. It was not intended at the time. I just needed to take a break from wordpress for many reasons and since then I became very ill and have recently had 2 major spinal surgeries. I think I have lost all interest in blogging. It was fun while it lasted but blogging has changed a lot and not for the better. The world has changed, peoples attitudes have changed, my outlook on life has changed and my desire to blog has gone. Anyhow, happy Easter to you Jane, all the very best. Lyn
Suzanne said:
Lyn, I was catching up on you and other travel bloggers. I hope you are on the road to full recovery, and I wish you all the best. Perhaps one day, you will continue with your writing.
Lyn Douglas said:
Thanks so much Suzanne, it is so nice to hear from you. Yes, one day I will continue but I am still in recovery and not venturing too far at all. All the very best and once again, thanks, Lyn