Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: - ing or to V.

My brother emigrated to Australia twenty years ago. We'd always kept in touch and I'd seen his wife and kids (14) (sit) in their garden on video, but I'd promised (15) (visit) them, and so I did, last Christmas. Before that I'd always refused (16) (fly), but there's no point in (17) (worry) too much at my age, is there? And it was the best Christmas I've ever had!"
'Every Muslim who is healthy and has enough money is expected (18) (visit) Mecca once in his or her lifetime. I'd put off (19) (go) for years - I just couldn't afford (20) (go). But then, last year, I decided (21) (make) a real effort and go. It was amazing. I had seen the crowds (22) (walk) round on TV before, but the place was really bustling. I really enjoyed (23) (meet) people from so many different countries".