I am
far from the home front. This is my dream and I am appreciating it to
the max. It is a bit grey this Christmas
morning. Cool. Heater in bedroom. Whining cat. Sarah sleeps late. We are taking it slow because I have some body aches and need to get my strength up to keep up..or out of the way. Luna the cat is not impressed with me in the least!
Chile is quiet here. No mad road chaos or crowds in shopping confusion. I haven't ventured out alone yet but once the holiday is over I will attempt a silent hand signal visit to the grocery store down the hill. We eat well and simply, fruit and veggies mostly, and have fun making decorations for the free-form 'tree'. 
I am happy to be learning to have a perfectly beautiful South American winter/summer experience and I wish warm breezes and sunshine to our brave Canadian friends!
FELIZ NAVIDAD!
