St. Nick a.k.a Lou has a special treat for Stella.
Lisa and Mike prepared a delicious fondue dinner in order to celebrate Marilyn's birthday. We had a grand evening.Upon arrival to Cebu City Philippines, we came to Andrey and Jen's house. It has become the party house here for friends and colleagues of theirs. Just two days ago there were more than sixty people here for a catered dinner. Besides a delicious Asian dinner, cookies were served that Jen and helpers and I had baked. Five different kinds of cookies, in multiple batches. By the end of the evening all the food was gone.
Baking cookies in the kitchen.
It is interesting celebrating the Christmas season in a new setting for us. Philippinos love to celebrate. Malls are busy with shoppers, carollers. I find it amusing that they sing unabashedly about "Dashing through the snow" when it does not feel like snow at all. The weather is 34 degrees celsius.
Now we are immersed into the realities of our family's life in Cebu. It is a learning experience and we are trying to absorb as much as we can.
There are always interesting sights in a different culture from our own. Yesterday as we were driving to the mall we caught sight of this "boar swine for hire" being hauled in a motorcycle carrier.
A sign at a cashier counter in one of the stores that made Lou and me smile said "Please fall in line." I remembered a quote from Dr. Seuss: "From here to there, funny things are everywhere".
1 comment:
Hello from Nova Scotia!
Hi Guys, We have sun too, no humidity (good for the hair)and 0 degrees! I've enjoyed reading your blog and will continue to keep in touch through it.
Your house and vechiles looked fine as we travelled to church. Pastor Gary preached it this morning!
One more week of school before Yehaw!! I started reading The Kiterunner this morning. Couldn't wait any longer. Can't wait to really get into it.
I know very little about the Philippines, so I'm hoping to fill in some gaps through your travels.
Blessings to both of you!
Much love,
B. G. and Jeta
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