So today is Boxing Day. The intense festivities are over and today is more a relaxing day, winding down after the consumption of food and drink.
We went to Midnight Mass at the cathedral in Wellington. It worked very well. We arrived after the beginning of the carols when the church was nearly full. So we sat in the front row; the one that everyone leaves. The carols were good, the service was good led by Cardinal John( who will be involved in the choosing of the next Pope-himself? You read it here first). There were musicians and a choir to provide a good atmosphere. Such an improvement on the St. Ben’s experience from a few years ago.
The only problem with Midnight Mass is the lateness of going to bed particularly when you cannot sleep. Excited? Or too much coffee late in the evening?
Christmas Day was organised as ever with Sara doing lots of cooking to provide the traditional feast with roast turkey and ham. Sven was around to enjoy the offerings. Of course there were the multitudes of presents to be opened.
I even spoke to Michael. All good.
Boxing commenced with a decent lie-in. Much needed after the day before and followed by a family run from Kilbirnie to Oriental Parade. An easy stretch of the legs or Sven, though less so for the older participants. Joe did well.
