Xmas Eve

I'm back in Sidney. Already. My trip is over.

I thought I would have been sad but no, I'm happy to be with my family again and tell them most of the things that happened to me while I was away. I can't tell them everything!
It is impossible to maintain a chronological order of what is happening to me.. time goes far too quickly and I can't keep up!

As usual on a Xmas Eve, everyone is rushing for last minute presents. I can't feel Xmas this year. Not that I ever gave too much importance to it (I'm not at all a Xmas person.. which makes me some kind of cynic but I don't mind it.. the whole thing of being with your family is fine for me.. it's just all of that spending and buying and being happy and cheerful..you have just cos it's Xmas.. no thanks).
Plus I'm used to a cold Xmas and not one in flip flops and skirts! It is quite unreal.. I was in a shopping mall in Newcastle and there was this man dressed up as Santa.. sitting there, greeting kids and a fan was on just next to him, giving him some relief from the heavy and warm Santa costume.. I did found it funny, it made me smile.
Mom and auntie have been cooking now for two days in order to get everything ready for the Xmas dinner (or lunch .. I have not been told yet). This morning they were busy with some pork cooked with herbs and beer.. I don't eat meat but it smelled fantastic!

Merry Xmas everyone!