New Year in England

This year, we had been invited for the 2nd time, to celebrate the New Year with the entire 'Sluis Clan' (which is what I call them).
Wilna and Allard had booked the magnificent Bruisyard Hall in England (Suffolk). It was a great place for all 19 of us and there was something to do for everyone. Be it: helping in the kitchen, playing pool, reading quietly by the open fire in the elegant lounge, watching tv in a separate lounge or lighting the bonfire!
I loved walking from one room into the other and experiencing the different atmosphere in each room. It was like having a 'palette of different family-settings' at my disposal.
If I were a cat, you would have heard me purr, very loudly.

Eric and I had gone by plane and then rented a car. It was so good to drive through the English countryside, visit some villages, have a drink at the Pub and eat 'chunky chips', Stilton and Cheddar again.

Framlingham Castle

Arend decided to ask the owner for permission to light the HUGE bonfire in a 'lower-field' and most of us spent a few hours there, keeping the fire going.

Ladies, all dressed up.

And of course there was the Jools Holland count down, Champagne,  Fireworks,  many hugs and kisses and Party Time!

Fireworks and Champagne

Once again we had a fantastic time with this warm and welcoming family. CHEERS Sluis Family and a great New Year to everyone.