Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Franschhoek- Christmas Eve

We have arrived in Franschhoek where there is excellent WI-FI. Unfortunately not much to tell. It is a lovely wine town and is famous for the Hugeunots who arrived here after persecution in France. They brought their wine making skills to South Africa many years ago. Hence the name, French Corner.
It is warm out and does not feel like Christmas. Not much hoopla about it here at all. We have found an English language Christmas service tomorrow at nine, within easy walking distance. We hope to go there. Then the plan is a buffet Christmas lunch at a nearby winery. I am not feeling very svelte lately because the food so far has been VERY good. 
I wish anyone reading this a wonderful Christmas wherever you find yourself!
I hear the kids laughing and giggling in the pool outside. We had a several hours drive today so it is great to relax now!

5 comments:

  1. I would like a glass of that wine....we are having Bert,s dad,Phil and Janine and kids, Jen and Jer and kids..over for breakfast this morning..

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  2. .......it,ll be thin pancakes and a mountain of bacon.....that,s what for breakfast with the gang.....wish you a wonderful Christmas celebration over there in Africa .

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  3. Oh yes! Wifi is important...LOL. Re memories of the Camino

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  4. Just finishing breakfast over here, Chris, with a mug of Joe's delicious coffee and your blog! You are almost done with Dec 24, and so we wish you sweet dreams and Christmas blessings tomorrow as you celebrate with your family, in such very different surroundings! God bless you! Emmanu-el.....

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  5. Best Christmas wishes for you and your loved ones. Albert conducted his last Christmas day service now we are off to walking in Tynehead.

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