It is the middle of December, exactly one week until Christmas and Clermont is ready for the holidays! There is a huge Christmas tree in the city center as well as a Ferris Wheel. A few blocks away, there is a christmas market with gifts, crafts, food, hot wine and music. All of the city christmas lights have been on since the first week in December. But this past sunday was the icing on the cake. It snowed! And snowed and snowed. Now being a Mississippi girl, I prefer to enjoy the beauty of the snow while staying nice and warm, so all of my pics are from the apartment windows!
Of course there are no snow days here. The children had to go to school and Preston had to go to work on Monday. Thankfully, we were prepared with snow boots, wool socks, gloves and hats. Two weeks ago we went to rent ski gear for the season at Super Besse. This is about 1 hr from where we live. We purchased snow wear then, thinking we would only need them when skiing. Well, I have worn snow boots everyday this week. I have purchased long underwear and I am drinking a lot of hot tea. Some how thinking warm thoughts is just not enough.
2 comments:
It looks so nice over there. We are thinking about coming over there for christmas next year, but right now, it's just a thought.
Dear Family
We are just back from the OuterBank for a long holiday. Had a great time far way from all the modern conveniences of the tech world. That is also why this post is so late in coming onto your blog. You all seem to have a great time travelling and enjoying new experiences. How wonderful ! Best wishes for a great 2009 and love to each and everyone of you.
Affectionately, as always
Lan
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