Upstairs there was a sudden noise, but the rule of 'no starting until everyone was ready' was strictly observed. Then came the noise of unwrapping and squealing.
Sometime during the morning bacon appeared, but unwrapping went on throughout the day. This was broken by dips in the pool (to use the pool toys), making Lego and playing 'Risk'. Of course there was the food. By tradition a huge ham was cooked. Like the UK turkey it will last all week and be served in a variety of guises.
Irene cooked a traditional Christmas pudding which was shared between the adults. There were three Christmas cakes, one of which was the fruit variety, mainly for Irene and me.
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| The across the world wave in reverse. |
Irene, Sally and I night capped on cherry brandy.
I have to say Sally and Ian were more than generous with the gifts they gave us. For us it would have been sufficient to have been with them on their special day.
Boxing Day was for what it is here and the UK; eating and chilling out. Unlike the UK it was a time for lengthy dips in the pool.
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