Christmas is Coming!

Yes, folks! The sun may be beating down, the sea may be warm as bath water, but we are deep in preparations for our Caribbean Christmas.

We see nothing strange in singing along to "Winter Wonderland" on the radio as we drive back from a trip to the beach in our shorts and vests, and our houses are all decked out with Santas and snowmen just like yours.

Most people are looking forward to a traditional Christmas feast of baked turkey and/or baked ham with all the trimmings, which here include stuffing, potato salad, and the inevitable beans and rice.

CARE-Belize gave a party for 40 clients and their care givers, assorted siblings, and family members on Saturday morning, and it was a great success. Local businesses and well-wishers donated food and party bags, and volunteers painted faces, made glove puppets, and provided Christmas music. I spent the whole time giving out food and drinks (a good way of meeting everyone) and thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Yesterday the CARE staff went out for a Christmas celebration, and I'm really starting to get that festive feeling now.

My eldest son Joe is flying out on Thursday 21st to spend Christmas with mum. We're heading to Caye Caulker for a couple of nights to check out the snorkelling on the Barrier Reef, then we're moving up to San Ignacio in the west to trek in the jungle and visit the Mayan caves Indiana Jones-style.

Can't wait!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

Love

Viv