It's CHRISTMAS



Time with the family, lots of lovely food, and absolutely NO exercise today. Just sat on the verandah in the shade chatting, exchanging presents, admiring the view and overindulging a little.






Chatted to Iain and Amanda (on messenger) back in the UK while they were preparing their roast turkey.

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