Just a quick idea of one of the things which makes us feel at home here on Terceira.
Sofia’s sister called and was feeling very badly. Sofia and “the gang” were in our kitchen playing Mexican Train, Lucia called and asked for some soup.
Sofia et al immediately jumped into action. She pulled fresh vegetables out of the refrigerator, Maria set to peeling carrots, Adelina set to peeling potatoes, I prepped the Bimby (Thermomix) and in less than five minutes the soup was cooking. (Rui, Cesar, and I were smart enough to get out of the way of the professionals, it’s a big kitchen, but not that big:)) and in fifteen minutes, the kitchen was cleaned up, the soup was done and on it’s way to Lucia, and the game restarted.
No one asked if she needed help, everyone asked how they could help. They did, she did, and Lucia is recovering well now. Just a tiny hiccup to the game (Adelina won two in a row) and everyone left wishing Lucia a quick recovery.
That’s great friends!