These are some photos taken at the Christmas Party in Barra de Navidad. No names are mentioned to protect the innocent!
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| Christmas at "The Sands" Barra de Navidad |
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| More Xmas |
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| More Christmas |
February 1, 2013
Yesterday was a long day as we were up at 6 and had a longer drive than normal as the traffic was very heavy. Note that I say a longer drive as we are now landlubbers.
When we left the boat on Wednesday afternoon (one last dock happy hour/safety meeting), I was sad. It took me a moment to realize that, not only would I miss our dock neighbours, but I had become 'at home' on the boat. That took me by surprise.
Today has been busy as there is always so much to put away when we return. I removed all my clothing from the boat as the heat destroys all the elastic and leaves behind some crunchy stuff!!
Bob now has the cold/flu that I had. His voice is disappearing and he is feeling 'under the weather'...which is another sailing term.
Sitting at the computer, I look out on the garden...calla lilies. bouganvillas. poinsettias, and fuschias are in bloom. It is very relaxing.
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| Calla Lilly |
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Patches has touched base with his 4 dog buddies from across the street. About 5 minutes of growling took place and then they were friends again. Patches is having a quiet day other than the occasional foray outside to visit with the guys.
Oh yes, the first thing I did when we got home yesterday evening was light a fire (in the fireplace). Then I had a glass of wine and enjoyed the fire.
This morning we went for breakfast at Lupita's. Bob had on a sweat shirt and a jacket. I had on a short sleeved top and a light sweater. He was shivering and I felt great. Other than panting as we climbed the hill to the restaurant, I was enjoying the blue skies and sun. Of course the altitude doesn't affect Bob nor Patches.
We had a young boy looking after our garden and he did a wonderful job. I think we had fewer plant deaths this year than ever. In fact I would probably have killed more plants if I had been at home.
Now we are back in this routine which is such a different life than when we are on the boat. Both are good!!
