She spent almost a full year with us. While she was here, we took her on a few short trips. We wanted her to experience as much of South Louisiana and America as possible. I quickly reminded her of our recent three-day camping trip, and the trips to the beach, and so on. It seems that business men and women lock up shop for four to six weeks out of the year, every year, and head off to their summer homes on the Mediterranean.
Work stays behind.
When they return, they are renewed, refreshed and ready to pick up where they left off. From what I can figure, Europeans just must not enjoy their work as Americans do. Speaking for myself, I'd much rather be busy at the Chamber than taking a four or six-week holiday on the Mediterranean.