Merry Christmas to all.....
Sorry I have gotten a bit behind on my posts here, as we have been very busy and covering lots of ground here in Japan.
Christmas Day was spent with the family at home and having the usual breakfast of oranges and sweetbread. This year mandarin oranges replaced the usual naval and apple cake took the place of Grandma Solvei's Swedish Tearing.
We then opened silly gifts from our stockings while enjoying family favorites I imported from America. Reeces Peanut Butter Bells, M&M Peanut candies,Old fashioned Creme Drops and Snickers.
A few little gifts were opened and then to wrap up the festivities the annual scavenger hunt which has the kids running up and down the stairs from room to room and outside to find the next clue and then the grand gift at the end. They always seem to enjoy the opportunity to be like little kids again and CJ and I enjoy watching them giggle, laugh, smile and try to decipher my scribbling.
Next we made our way out into the sunshine and to explore Yokohama. We walked past lots of Japanese tourists out and about to see the Mansion halls decorated with balls of holly and red and green ornaments, Christmas Trees....
A crystal clear view of the harbor we had and then some fun down the bluff at Yamashita Park watching a juggler who had many a young asian toddler and adults as well transfixed by his firey stick tossing and a little game of rugby too.
A walk out onto the International Pier where 2 big cruise ships were docked and wher we found a spot to have a quick bite to eat as we watched the sunset over Yokohama and the beginning of the light show where neon lights at the amusement park lit up the ferris wheel and other rides.
A look at a Japanese photo display, stop at Mike's Favorite Snoopy Store and a peek at the decorated Christmas tree at Queens Square and Landmark Tower before returning for our homemade Christmas dinner. CJ grilled some delicious savory salmon steaks to go with our green beans, squash, salad and Christmas Cake of course. We found one at the pier for $10 and they even threw in 2 bottles of sparkling soda and a CD.
It was an enjoyable day and we are thankful the kids and Mike could be here with CJ and I.
....and to all a good night
Karla and the reindeer gang
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