This Christmas was the first one that I didn't spend with my family, and on top of that, it was also in another country. Although I miss my family a lot on these occasions, I had a lovely Christmas here at the farm in Te Kauwhata with some really nice people. There are many things that make Christmas here different. First of all, it should be darker outside. Second of all, there should be snow on the ground, which I understand can be quite difficult when the temperature is way over twenty degrees (positive twenty, that is). As decorations, the farmhouse featured a small Christmas tree and three socks (or stockings, as they call them) hanging over the fireplace. The food consisted mainly of turkey, ham and salad. Pictures are coming, but it will take a while, so this will have to do for now.
Ho ho ho, to the south island I go,
Simon :)
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