Holidays

As many of you know December is full of events for us.  Christmas is just one of the events we celebrated.  So here is a run down of the activities.

I turned 70 in December and Rick turned 72.  This was the first year that I felt the aging process. I am not as sharp as I used to be.  I am slower and not as strong as I used to be.  However, I was reminded by my many friends ( throughout the week of birthday celebrations) that is a privilege to be this old.  So I am learning to embrace my age and be thankful for every day that I am above ground.

Our Christmas morning tradition is going to the beach with orange rolls and Mimosa's in hand.  It is a delight to us to be able to enjoy the white sand beach and turquoise water. Once again, we are thankful to live our dream on this beautiful island.

We were able to wish friends a family a Merry Christmas through phone calls, texting and emails. Our friends hosted a Christmas pool party and dinner followed by games and singing Christmas carols (aided with the words printed out).  We had the best day.

Bonaire lights up for New Years.  From about 8 pm to 1pm everyone lights fireworks.  Not those little sparkler type things but real big, booming, and colorful fireworks.  Kralendijk is ablaze with fireworks.  The harbor fills with boats watching the show.  Our neighborhood  fireworks displays were especially big.

 

New Years Day feast was hosted by our friends around their pool.  Tamales were imported and all the sides were provided by the attendees.  It was a Mexican finale to a great holiday season.

This is island life in December. We hop from party to party, gatherings with friends and eating good food. Plus there are a lot of adult beverages involved. Most people will choose to have a dry January.  Rick and I will continue to party until we can't.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Bonaire.