Christmassy Nicaragua

We weren’t dreaming of a white Christmas, as we kind of realised that it would be in vain. However, the Christmas decorations that have been visible everywhere in Nicaragua since we arrived here mid-november are definitely helping to get some of the Christmassy feeling. We have been doing some shopping and Laura made a wonderful traditional roast diner on Friday, which we had with Pierre and Xitlali. There was some exchanging of gifts already, as Pierre, Xitlali and Mathías will be in León this week; and we’re happy to help them out by looking after the dogs (Puma and Idéfix; and we'll be acting as nurse for one of them who had to go to the vet's today with a wound on his back) as well as the house for that time. 

Christmas eve was spent with some of my (Frédéric) Nicaraguan 'family', and the 25th we went to the monkey hut again with some friends. 

X-mas decorations in the house; with the angels bringing the gifts (in Nicaragua, it is not santa but 'el niño dios' who brings the gifts). 

Preparing apple crumble for Christmas dinner. (I (Frédéric) must admit I wasn't really as involved as it looks here.... Thanks again Laura for a great roast!) 

Cringe! :)