As it was fairly quiet towards the end of November Gillie and I managed to grab a few days with our UK based families. We both found the weather there to be awful and whilst we very much enjoyed seeing our respective families and friends we were pleased to return to the blue skies of Roussillion.
Spirits were soon lifted and we were able to enjoy the Christmas decorations and festivities in Ceret, which improve year after year.
The Ice Rink, just before it was opened
When Gillie and family first arrived here, nearly 13 years ago, the main decoration was a tree or two with what looked like, tiolet paper wrapped around them. Now, the lights throughout the town, the main streets and shops are all decorated and look wonderful.
It's not eften you see Polar Bears and Penguins together, but in Ceret anything is possible!
Evidence of their night time arrival
The sound of Christmas Carols from speakers high in the trees adds to the charm and ambiance.
Saturday market with a partly decorated tree
Crib - Le Place de Neuf Jetes
Le Place de Neuf Jetes in Winter sunshine
As I write there is a Christmas market taking place in the town, with geese, ducks and turkeys for sale along with other traditional Christmas fayre. There is a choir singing carols outside the Marie and a parade is to follow shortly; it is so atmospheric.
Gillie, Kim and I send you our very best wishes for Christmas and we hope to see you again in the New Year.
Jim
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