We wish all a very Merry Christmas! We hope that everyone had a great time with family and friends at home. Last night we listened to the Texas Christmas story that John Henry Faulk recorded for NPR years ago. We have listened to it every Christmas for the past several years, and it still brings tears to my eyes. Then we listened to David Sedaris'
Santa Land Dairies to lighten the mood before reading the traditional
Night Before Christmas. It is neat to be able to stream KUT and NPR on the laptop.
It has been very quiet today at our casa. The electricity went out for about an hour to remind us that we really are in Mexico. Today, after yoga on the rooftop, Ann made a nice lunch with ham, zucchini, potatoes, and some nice French bread with tomatoes, queso, and fresh cilantro. We found the bread at a bakery run by a Frenchman who has been living in Mexico for many years. Fantastic pastries: good thing it is a long walk from here. Also found a tiny hole in the wall coffee place where husband and wife roast their own beans from Chiapas and other places. Bought some strong Cubano coffee, and it is superb! We are having drinks later this afternoon with a young couple from Austin we met yesterday while out shopping. Susan and Bill Lawson arrive this evening from cold Pennsylvania. It is almost 90 today in Merida so they should thaw out quickly!
Facetimed all the kids and grandkids yesterday and this morning. It was so wonderful to see their faces at Christmas even when we can't all be together. We are blessed.
Picture is our unusual Christmas decorations; only ones Ann could find in the casa! Love and Christmas wishes to all. W
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