Do you really feel like that, or do you just not like big crowds and prefer to be on the edge somewhere. Invariably I hide myself in some sort of activity, so I don't have to engage. Oh, and single malts are just the best escape from it all, if you have an engaging interlocutor!

Enjoy Christmas! Both of you.

Two of my favourite things: whisky and the Czech Republic (I love Prague at Christmas).

I'm so jealous.

At least it sounds as though your dad likes Paya

Veselé Vánoce a šťastný nový rok přeje Andy.

I think all have a little depression at Christmas, but sounds like deal old dad found the remedy. lol

I prefer bourbon and the mountains, and could care less if I fit in after a few!  lol

Have a great trip and a great Christmas, Westie and Paya!

It's hard to feel like you sort of stand out or are not fully a part of something you belong to, especially when it comes to family. The up side is, whiskey IS great for that, it does kind of bring people together. I hope you have a wonderful trip and Merry Christmas.

I get what you're saying, but it sounds like everything turned out alright, no?  Enjoy the Czechs!