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Friday
December 25, 2015
Happy Birthday Jesus and thank you for the many blessings that you have bestowed on us, our families, and our friends. Hugs to everyone.
Christmas in Ecuador is really tough,.. no snow, and no family, especially. However it is very enjoyable when we have good friends like Mark & Karen (Canadians), John & Sharon (Australians), who share their lovely homes, decorations, great food and Christmas cheer with us. The crowd of people were very supportive of Cristina and Christian and they enjoyed themselves immensely.
Three years ago, I received a Christmas tie as a Birthday gift (Jan 1) from Mark & Karen and I proudly wear it every Christmas season. I have gotten more compliments on that tie than any other piece of personal clothing.
As usual, we overeat when confronted with the traditional meal of BBQ'd turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, salads and scrumptious desserts.
THANK YOU Mark & Karen, John & Sharon, for your friendship and your generosity.
I hope you enjoy the photos. That was the day's
excitement, Cheers,
Al
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| A large apartment with a large terrace is perfect for entertaining |
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| There must have been 100 different Xmas trees |
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| The new kitchen is amazing |
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| Christian and Cristina enjoyed themselves |
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| They loved the decorations |
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| Christian liked the camera collection |
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| Oswaldo and Nancy joined us as well |
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| Love the big Santa collection too |
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| Great tree decorations |
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| Who doesn't like the jolly old Elf |
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| A very festive atmosphere |
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| John was in charge of BBQ'ing the 2 turkeys |
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| Then he had the honour of carving the birds |
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| A tent on the terrace kept us out of the rain |
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| Gorgeous decorations everywhere |
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| A unique Russian set of 12 days Of Christmas wooden eggs |
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| Part of a small Xmas village |
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| Another part of the Xmas village |
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| Portrait fun for Oswaldo & Nancy |
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| Cristina with Al and his Xmas tie |
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| OK we got carried away |
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| Mark is looking for his missing parrot |
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| Another lovely creche decoration |
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| Love these golden reindeer |
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| Relaxing, waiting for the late meal |
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| Lots of social areas to relax in |
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| Christian getting into the Xmas spirit |
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| Who are these people that keep getting in front of my lens? |
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| Xmas portrait |
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| Christina insisted on a full shot |
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| Many groups gathered, waiting for the great meal |
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| Nancy doing a Mary imitation? |
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| Desserts to top off the meal |
