Feliz Navidad

...Merry Christmas. Today was a wonderful day. Liz and I did not make it home for the holidays this year and decided to spend the time here in Bogota. We also invited our friend Suzanne, who is from California, to stay with us for the past few days. She also was not able to go home for Christmas.

Today was nice and warm. There was no traffic nor slick roads. We enjoyed a wonderful breakfast and opened our stockings. The rest of the day was spent playing cards, watching movies, and cooking dinner. Liz and I had invited our maid Luz and her daughter for dinner, but they were unable to make it. We took a plate full of food to our doorman, Tito. He was very happy for the meal and for the day of Christ's birth.

Liz and I also enjoyed our phone converstaions with family and friends at home today. We do miss them all, and we are grateful for their love and support. Our holiday continues this week with a little travel and fun to a nearby park. We look forward to the new year ahead and the many stories in which we will take part.

So, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Feliz Navidad y Feliz Ano!