I have met most of those in attendance on our previous trip to Leigh but it was mostly a quick hello as we passed people on campus. This was my first chance to sit down with Mark's friends and colleagues to learn a little more about them. Unfortunately we forgot out camera, so there are no pictures of the delicious feast.
Over chicken, couscous salad (one of my favourite dishes served- it had feta, cranberries, raisins, green onion and a few other delicious treasures hidden inside), lasagna, casseroles, maple and walnut brie and crackers and other warm dishes we discussed Christmas traditions at home. This was fascinating as in attendance we had representations from Scotland, Canada, Chili, Germany, New Zealand and Malaysia.
Desert, tea and coffee came next where we all had to make room for strawberry rhubarb pie, beautiful nameless Chilean desert (a secret family tradition), and stollen (a German desert loaf made by our Scottish attendant).
The food was delicious, the company entertaining and enlightening and the time we had was priceless.
Our second Christmas dinner was a small affair at home with just Mark and I. We made chicken breasts as we didn't want to be eating left over turkey for weeks. I also baked up some stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, gravy and Mark made some cheese loaf. It was quiet, but the food again was delicious and we enjoyed being in each other's company.
Our third dinner will take place this week as one of Marks close friends comes to visit us from Korea where he is currently working. We have promised him a Canadian Christmas (minus the snow).
We want to thank each of you who sent envelopes to us for Christmas this year. We really appreciate the cards, well wishes and love that was enclosed in each envelope. Soon to come, Mark will give you an introduction to our new home. And here is the little tree Joanne gave us!
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