Thursday 30 December 2021

Uncle Nic and Uncle Sam

We had a wonderful day yesterday when Nic and Sam came to see us.  Sebastian was instantly in love with them again, as he doesn’t quite remember all his Thai adventures with them.  We had a great lunch, walk and catch up with them. One of my favorite couples.  I was so thrilled to see them.








It was such a nice visit.  What is super nice is they seem to enjoy our company, it never feels like an obligation to see their old Auntie.  I just love them!


Shelagh and Bruton

After a week in Bristol, it was time for our next destination, Marlow.  But we couldn’t visit the UK without at least a quick stop in Bruton.  It was only a short visit but a great one.  Next time we come we are spending at least a few days there. We managed to have a lovely catch-up, lunch, and walk with my great friend Shelagh and also to run into a few others along the way.



It was a short visit but worth it.



Tuesday 28 December 2021

Boxing Day Train

On Boxing Day we took Sebastian on a steam engine and then out for lunch.  A lovely day out.  We then returned home for leftovers and games night.













Because of Covid we had our own booth on the train.  It was so much fun for Sebastian and he just loved it.  We then had a pub lunch by a river

We ended the night and our time in Bristol with our new game, Pandemic.  A game where you all play together to save the world.  We did not save it.


Christmas Day 2021

Food, presents, and family.  What more can you ask for!  Sebastian was totally spoilt by the Richardson's and is definitely now a big fan of Christmas.  











It was so special having the kids together for Christmas.

Christmas Eve 2021

We had a quiet day on Christmas Eve, which is also Ecuadorian Christmas.  We took the kids for brownies and hot chocolate and Luis prepared a delicious Christmas Eve dinner.




It was a delicious meal and the start of Christmas.  

Christmas Begins

 Christmas celebrations began on the 23rd with games and pasta night.  It was great to meet some of the family’s best friends and we had a fabulous night.








We played Dixit and then I introduced the famous 'Amanda's game'.  It was a big hit and we had loads of laughs.