‘Twas the season to be merry!

 December proved to be quite productive and sociable all the way through. We have entertained both geckos and humans- this one likes breakfast muesli and seems to be able to eat more than his body weight.

After Jill (frail, older sister and not a gung -ho mountaineer) fell in our garden, we got Kenrick to build steps down the sloping slippy path and then extend them into the exact spot where she slipped, shattering her wrist. It is a bit like closing the stable door after the horse has bolted but its good to have visitors willing to risk assess the place.

We also got the decking sanded and have recoated it with a special non- slip coating, so that too is looking smart ready for the New Year.

A good friend of ours, Andre, passed away and there was a wake for him at the local bar. The place was crowded as people spoke about the man, before a flotilla of boats all shapes and sizes, escorted his ashes out to sea. His stepson then dived to the deepest currents and released them. We shall miss him in Chateau Mygo, he was always there, Piton in hand accompanied by his white fluffy dog, Laos.

We weren’t that enthusiastic about Christmas as we were to have no family present and our efforts at organising a community lunch got changed at every turn so we eventually gathered the remnants of the plan and had it at our house. Eight people sat down for a traditional lunch at 3pm after opening our ‘Secret Santa’ presents. Jeff BBQ’d a turkey, which was delicious. Everyone had contributed something towards the meal, so we ended up with lots of food and an awful lot of wine had to be drunk as well as port and Champagne. Most people have been spotted since, so, obviously no real damage done.

We managed a swim with the dogs on Christmas morning and met other people along the way with the same idea. We always enjoyed the crisp frosty morning walks but sunshine and a warm sea take some beating. We did receive lots of photos of snow scenes and there was a moment of wistfulness. But not for long!

 

We are gearing up for the New Years Eve bash and then there will definitely be a period of quiet contemplation and restraint.

Marigot Bay at Midnight.

                                                       Happy New Year to Everyone!