Colorful LaPaz Christmas

We have had a crazy, mixed up Christmas here in LaPaz. We have observed a few treasured family traditions: baking and sharing Orange Teas, the favorite Christmas cookie; taking a long, long walk on Christmas morning; and preparing a savory Christmas feast (Leg of Lamb, braised in wine and vegetables).

On the other hand, we have been cut loose from lots of other Holiday obligations. Clearly there have been fewer trips to odd stores, less gift wrapping, fewer holiday parties. Can't say whether one Christmas is better than another, but we do confess to having a transitory feeling of lightness about the holidays.

Plus an accompanying feeling of missing all of you whom we would see during the holidays. Merry Christmas to all!