Well here is Christmas in the Bahamas ! The weather is cooperating ( according to Charlie) we are getting liquid sunshine. We are going to see Junkanoo tomorrow. It is a traditional Bahamain Christmas/ Holiday celebration. It dates back to the days of slavery. A slave named John Canoe insisted that he be given a holiday and allowed to celebrate with his friends and family. In order to hide their identities and not get into "trouble" the slaves would disguise themselves as they danced and partied to their traditional music. This practice dates back to the 16th and 17th century. Today it is a grand street parade with music and intricate costumes. We are in Marsh Harbour and the celebration is on a much smaller scale than in Nassau. We will publish some photos of the celebration.

Otherwise we are missing home and family and even snow. However we will drown our sorrows at the beach bar with a pink drink with little umrellas in it ( to catch all the tears).

Merry Christmas!!