Merry Christmas

I first want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  I know I am a bit late but as with all Christmas preparations, time just seems to get away on me.

We are still in Yuma so we took a trip over to Algodones, Mexico.  We walked along the streets, talking to some of the street vendors, and checked out some of their wares.  Then we went to an outdoor café where we had a terrific Mexican meal.  There is also a new hotel in Algodones so we went and checked it out.  It has a courtyard which is quite nice and on the main floor are various businesses although most of them are part of the health industry.  But they are not the usual - pharmacies, optical shops, and dentists.  There is a stem cell centre and a health spa for instance.  On our way out we each picked up a one litre bottle of Kahlua (7.75 US$ each) and some vanilla and headed home.

A Schwinn bicycle with an electric motor

An interesting sight on the street

The courtyard looking towards the new hotel

There is a street that has one block all decorated for the Night Before Christmas.  Many people drive the street but we chose to walk it - what a great way to view the marvelous decorations.  Some of the yards were full of lights but some also were totally bare.  In all, it really is a great display of the Christmas holidays!

Since we were having appetizers for supper on Christmas Eve, we decided to try something different for lunch.  Our friends were we are currently staying, and us decided to try making some noodle bowls.  Since my younger brother, Tom, is very much into oriental food, I  asked him about noodle bowls.  Well, they were delicious, a new experience for our friends, and a great deal of fun to make.  I was quite impressed with our creation.

Several days were spent baking, and baking, and baking.  There were nine of us around the Christmas table earlier today.  What an easy dinner to prepare as everyone brings something.  But there was enough baking for three times as many people but oh well, it will keep (well kind of for a short period of time).

I hope each and every one of you have had a wonderful Christmas.  If you are travelling, may your travels be safe.  Until next time, I hope you have a great week!!