Christmas Time!

Christmas was a fairly quiet affair over on this side of the world - mainly just me and Martin together. But we had a lovely weekend despite being so far away from all our family and friends. We just lazed around the house together and enjoyed the cool, but sunny, weather Taiwan had to offer.

On Christmas Eve we took a drive up the mountain behind our little city to take advantage of the sunshine, and after our little picnic up there we headed home for supper and Scrabble.

Christmas day was spent opening pressies (this took a while - thanks everyone!!) and then at about 3:30pm we popped over to our friends Jennie and Melody's house for a nice big fat Christmas meal. The ladies had prepared a delicious culinary feast of roast ham, sausages, potatoes, veggies and all sorts... yum!!


Our pretty lanterns make for a lovely Chinese-y atmosphere in our house.
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Oooooh we like presents!


Our little Christmas tree.


Christmas Eve - and we're up the mountain!


Playing in the kids area on the mountain viewing spot.


Martin's a bit big for it all.


On the way down the mountain, we stopped to check out the view.


A tea plantation (we think!).


The triumphant winner!


Christmas morning, and Santa's ready to open pressies!


Jennie getting excited about Christmas!


Jennie and Melody's apartment full of people.


Melody and Martin enjoying Christmas festivities!


Amber with her Dad, enjoying the attention.


Say Cheese everyone!