Holiday Activities in Baja

Although weather and scenery do not suggest winter and the rapid approach of Christmas, we are preparing for said holiday. Bob suggested and designed a Christmas tree on the side of the palapa made from palm fronds and decorated with shells. I think it looks terrific and we have had many compliments on it More lights are going up all along our beach. Ron, the man next to us, puts up the tree and star. On New Year’s Eve, he adds the number of the new year at the top.

Potlucks are frequent here. One is planned for Tuesday, the 20th, (I don’t know of any particular holiday reason). We will also have one on Christmas day. On Christmas eve, our neighbor, Ron, lines the entire beach with luminaries. These are paper bags anchored inside with sand and a tea light. Of course, everyone helps out with setting this up and the lighting at sun down.Bob has suggested that everyone with Sirius radio tune to the holiday classics channel and

Blast it out the window. Should be very festive and we are all looking forward to it. On New Year’s eve we will set out luminaries again!!

I went to an art show recently at an artiste’s home in Mulege. I was quite taken by the shell and tile murals she had on her wall. I include a photo of one. If you can, zoom in as much as you can on the fish mosaic. I love how she has used shells and parts of shells.

You get used to seeing all kinds of watercraft downhere. But the morning I caught sight of this I first thought was a very large bird floating on the water. I understand that balance is the only issue with the paddleboard. I don’t think my balance is good enough these days to be able to stay on it.

Feliz Navidad to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!