Similar to you. Bought the land in about 2006, had a company build the shell then spent all hols between then and Wifey retiring fitting it out. Then she came before my hols then I retired in 2105 and we started doing the 6 months. With a slight break thanks to Covid and Brexit. We still have strong ties here so being there full time is problematic, for various other reasons as well.We were here 10 yrs previously re building the ruins but then back to the UK for 8 yrs doing the same as you traveling but now as I have retired we are here full time and I also say about time for the quality of life
It is what it is, but we still love it over there!
Good on you!