Ding Dong Merrily on High

Passion. The local Chandon sparkling wine which mixes the very nice bubbly with a bit of passionfruit. Had my fill. Of that. Of it. Happily High. Presents for the little man, the big man, and the parents, friends, security guards, swimming instructors, pool guys, school teachers, local friends, driver, maid, and their respective families.... EVERYONE is included. Hey - it's Catholic here or so I've been told. Very little indication of it in this neighborhood. Families at the local Paderia this morning, strolling in the park, and generally chilled out. In fact, I have learned recently that it is pretty much considered a quiet day. From the noise volume coming from the neighbors last night, I now understand that Christmas Eve is the chosen day here - for dinner and celebrations well into the night. And of course gift giving. Our noisy day was today. And now it's pretty much over - presents unwrapped - food digesting - and feet aching! Merry Christmas until next year....