They are typical. Perfect examples of everything that is best in the English. They are visiting our neighbors Margaret and David. The other evening, we went next door for drinks. We met Joan last year, but Harold did not come due to illness, but this season, here they were, in all their glory. They are everything you ever remembered about the English. They are bright and eager and modest, but also interested and knowledgeable. Not a bit pushy. In a nutshell, they are both charming and delightful and probably a thing from the past. You would never suspect them of being are either Canadian or American.
They were in North America for a birding tour of Texas that Joan won at a conference in England. She is a retired physician and has taken up birding. The contest she won was an all inclusive trip to the Texas gulf coast, with airfare, accommodation and private guided tours for one week along with all the meals. Spouse Harold only paid for his air fare. It was too good to pass up, she when in North America, they hopped over to see Margaret and David in Mexico. They are both delightful and we enjoyed talking with them.
One of the most valuable part of the evening was Ken's conversation with Harold. He is 86 years old and still travels. The best part is that he has the same disease as Ken and has had it all his life although not as badly as Ken. But there he was, walking and talking and being charming and excited. Now Ken thinks we can travel until we are 90. He is very pleased, all thanks to those lovely folks from England.
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