LIMA DAY 12: Christmas

Wednesday, December 24

OK, so they celebrate Christmas here on the 24th. Dinner at midnight, Fireworks, Gifts, stores all closing... all on the 24th.

I had some Frozen Grapes in the morning.

Fernando and Goya had invited me to Goya's mother's house for Christmas with their family, so I needed to bring a cake. They didn't tell me to bring a cake... I just like bringing cakes.

So I went to the supermarkets to see the choices. While I was choosing, I wound up buying two Chocolate Croissants at Vivanda, and then, at Wong Supermarket, I sat down and had a Cafe con Leche with a piece of Chocolate Cake.

It was Chocolate Day, apparently. I wound up buying a Chocolate Turron to take with me later.

In my travels, I also picked up two small packages of Smoked Sausage, and two Chicken Sandwiches. I had those for Lunch, along with a bag of Chips and more Frozen Grapes.

Then I had nothing for a while. The festivities didn't even start until 9:30 at night.

I get there, visit, and practice my Spanish. Of the 13 people there, four others spoke some English, so I hadpeople to help me when I got confused by the fast-spoken Espanol.

Fernando slaved all day, working on the Turkey and all the side stuff.

We started (at Midnight) with Tamales.

Then I had two plates from the Buffet.

Then we exchanged gifts. I got a Soccer Jersey!

Finally, it was time for the Hot Chocolate and Panetton. I passed on the Panneton, and had some of the Chocolate Turron. It was good, and very Brownie-like.

And then, at 2:30, Fernando's brother drove me home.

I don't have a picture of my steps, but according to the app on my phone, my count for Wednesday was 14,757 steps.