Happy Christmas

Spent  the day up in Orewa at our beach house on Saturday  and had our  first swim of the season as well as doing some last minute shopping at the Silverdale Market - things like strawberries for our Christmas dessert. The pohutukawas are in full bloom and add to the festive atmosphere.

Christmas Eve was spent at home as usual with the usual roast dinner folllowed by trifle.  Round 9pm we listened to some Christmas music and exchanged presents.

Attended Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on Christmas morning and enjoyed the singing and organ music as usual.