It is
almost Christmas, although we are going to South Africa for Christmas. Barcelona is twinkling with Christmas lights that hang
on buildings,
from buildings,
in trees and
between buildings along every avenue. Mum said that it doesn't look like austerity measures to her.
There is also a big Christmas market in front of the Cathedral that sells ornaments and Christmas decorations: real mistletoe, holly and Christmas trees,
nativity scenes,
things to make your own nativity scene with,
and even Australian gum leaves and wattle!
A very common ornament is the Christmas log - we are not quite sure what it is all about but kids like to gather around a BIG log and whack it with a stick. This makes Spanish children happy. Olympia and I are planning to whack the log too when we get a chance.
This is the big department store El Corte Ingles all lit up...
Leo loves the Christmas lights!
(that's Gerry poking her head out - more on Gerry later!)
I am
sure Santa will know how to find us in South Africa...
with likes,
Phoebe
