Luces Navideñas

Don Duende & Señora Comecocos were up before me this morning and snuck out so I took breakfast alone. My suspicions that they went to do some Christmas shopping were confirmed when they returned with muchos bolsas. All they brought me back was a picture of the sunset, the Christmas lights weren't even on. Pah! Hopefully my presents will be better.

Factoid: As temperatures fall, people start to talk about Christmas. At this time of year Spanish towns and cities come alive with a host of cribs, choral music, busy restaurants, markets and illumination by night, ideal for a romantic stroll. The streets are lit up with coloured lights, shop windows fill with unusual gift ideas, Christmas decorations and toys, people can be seen getting together even more in the streets and bars, wrapped up warm against the cold, and there is even more joy to be felt in the atmosphere. All this can mean only one thing - Christmas is on its way.