Easily my favorite holiday of the year. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas.

I love the creative costumes people come up with each year.

Scotland was absolutely stunning. Will definitely be going back. Awesome hiking + great whiskey = a perfect trip. As an aside, it's kind of funny that I seem to always be traveling around the 4th. Feels like I have been in the air during July 4th or 5th most years.

Some of my favorite photos/hikes in Ireland. Unfortunately got fogged out on Carrauntoohil.

Made it to London for my first time. There is something special about major European cities. I can see why so many people love visiting them. Lots to do and great energy.

I never appreciated the sensation that is "Pink Pony Club". Seems to be played everywhere in Ireland. I am guessing London and Scotland will be the same.

Today was my first time driving in Ireland & the UK. It was actually a lot of fun having to do everything backwards compared to what I'm used to.

Buffett’s annual letter is out — and includes this message to “Uncle Sam” about the tax Berkshire will pay:

“Spend it wisely. Take care of the many who, through no fault of their own, get the short straws in life. They deserve better.” 🇺🇸

www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/2024...

Another set of my favorite photos from hiking/backpacking in Europe (mostly the Dolomites in this set)

Some more of my favorite photos from this year: my favorite photos from Iceland (part 1).

Favorite photos from British Columbia/Washington

Continuing with end of year reflections; my favorite hikes or backpacks in the past year:

- Jotunheimen, NOR
- Hornstrandir, ISL (RIP to my tent)
- Fimmvörðuháls, ISL
- Alta Via 1, ITA
- The Enchantments, WA, USA
- Garibaldi Lake, BC, CAN
- Crooked Falls, BC, CAN

Nature is truly wondrous.