In addition, we did a bit more travel planning. COVID-19 didn't hamper our time away over the past two winters. However, we only revisited countries to which we had already been. We had good experiences in the countries of Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, and Turkey.
Whereas we used to do things with simple backpacks, we find that we now require a little more comfort. By having lived a fairly simple and thrifty life, we find we are in a position to be able to do things that others can only dream of.
Hopefully, if all goes well, we will get a chance to visit Machu Picchu, Peru before this year ends.