Christmas and New Years in Mombasa

This was a very exciting year to have the Christian/Catholic holidays in Africa. It was very hard to imagine that it was our ‘winter’ time with the sun shinning and the temperature a steady 30 degrees. This is a difficult season as we miss family and friends and would like to snuggle by the fire with some hot chocolate and Baileys. Having the Tidsburys (Ken and Dani) grandparents helped us; however, we miss the Canadian connection as well.

It was hard for the children to package up Christmas gifts for Grammie, and Grampa Bud and MeMe, because they knew that there were no face-to-face hugs and kisses. This is a first to break the traditions that we had in Calgary.

Ty and Klye also had some doubts if Santa Clause would know that they moved to Mombasa – does Santa fly to Africa? Guess what - he did travel all the way to visit us.

The following is our 12 Days of Christmas song:

12 - Friends are missing
11 - Humpbacked camels
10 – Footballs flying
09 – Lions roaring
08 – Elephants chomping
07 – Days per week of sunshine
06 – McLeans to Africa
05 - Beachboys begging
04 – Samosas sizzling
03 – Headless goats
02 – Naumatt popcorns and a
01 – Tusker in a palm tree. (Tusker is a brand of beer)! – Scott’s contribution.