Christmas Day in Sunny Nelson

Christmas Day dawned beautifully sunny and warm, just the sort of weather we would expect in sunny Nelson.

Parked up here for several days

We prepared our traditional Christmas breakfast for everyone, croissants with ham and cheese, and took them into Kaye's house to heat through in her oven.  They were certainly delicious.

Ready to Heat and Eat for breakfast

Two  surprise family guests on Christmas morning, so the place was buzzing.  We all sat out on the large deck with cool drinks  and nibbled away on cheese, pate, smoked salmon, dip and crackers.

Christmas morning nibbles

Kaye’s daughter Hannah with her Mum

Jan’s younger brother and his wife were traveling across on the ferry so Christmas Dinner was held back till they arrived.  And what a spread it was.  The stars of the show were Kaye’s glazed ham, and Robin’s BBQed stuffed lamb shoulder.  And there was a great selection of salads too, plus freshly dug baby potatoes from Kaye’s garden.

Robin and Jan slicing the meat

Family friends arrived too, bringing food for the table, it was a veritable feast indeed.  And the desserts were just as delicious, trifle, meringues, ice cream cake, cheesecake, something to please all tastes.

Plenty for everyone

Boys talk - family and friends

As the evening slowly darkened, the brazier was lit, and the flames flickered away.  It was certainly a lovely Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas to all our readers.  If you are traveling, please take care and stay safe on the roads.