[Bella]

Reading what Namllihs wrote "It seemed odd at the time to see shops decked out for Christmas with clear blue skies and 30+ degree temperatures."
This Is Our Christmas and I have to say it's just wonderful... I can't imagine cold and snow, Brrrrrrrrr. No thanks lol

[lolyton]

I've only ever spent one Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere, and i can vouch for the fact that it's great, sitting on a beach on Xmas eve, then sunning myself with Tuna fish sandwiches on Christmas day....Brilliant!
Infact, you've almost captured an exact replica of what it was like (only i wasn't in Oz).
Great shot and so unusual to see up here in the cold north!

[P-E]

Lovely shot

[fionaB]

lovely shot......... just not very seasonal! lolol well for me anyway
if i was sitting in the sun on christmas it just wouldnt feel like christmas

I Like the dark mornings and the wind howling and the rain or snow batterin down.....especially at christmas!..... i have friends who emigrated last year and I know they said it was very very weird putting up decoration in the middle of summer!

its the same with all these folks who go off for christmas to warmer climes .......... not for me at all

Fi

[namllihs]

Hi Bella, I was not knocking Xmas in Oz it's just very different to back home. I certainly enjoyed my time there and will be returning, hopefuly next year.

[Rob Barron]

Not convinced, sorry. I just can't imagine Christmas without a real roast dinner, Turkey and all the trimmings and a wonderful walk along the Sandbanks promenade camera in hand, wrapped up against the chilly wind but shooting the crashing waves as they hit the rocks. Several friends all together enjoying the walk and finishing up in Jazzy's where they make the most phenomenal hot chocolate I have ever tasted!

So, beach yes, tuna sarnies, yeeuch, no thanks!

Having said that, I entirely understand that our Christmas is not up your street Bella, it is no more attractive to you than yours is to us. What i do know is this: I wish you and all your family a VERY foyful Christmas :o)

Cheers,
Rob

[skipper954]

Hi Bella

I can relate to that. In South Florida, all the people from "up north" come down here for the holidays. Ususally it is inclement weather for us, a bit windy, and chilly, anywhere from 50 to 75 degrees F. They spend a ton of money to come here, and by God, they are going to the beach, in spite of the fact that we are wearing long sleeves, long pants, (very unusual here) and turning on the heat!!!

We were in Cairnes about 20 years ago, and it reminded me of where I live. Same weather and vegitation.

Ah well, different strokes.

skip

[Bella]

Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I couldn't imagine snow on Christmas but I think it would be wonderful to experience (maybe just the once lol I hate the cold)

Namllihs, I didn't take it that you were knocking Xmas in Oz, I thought It might be nice for a Christmas summer loving Aussie to get in on things here and show how we love it.

Rob I must say I have never in my life eaten a tuna Sandwich on Christmas Day or any other day. We have Turkey and Roast meats with all the trimmings too, but most time it's just to darn hot to sit down and eat a full Roast Dinner.

Cheers and MERRY (Cold or Hot) CHRISTMAS to every one.
Bella