If no one's told you yet, Christmas is here.

We've had a blast today, with more than 30 volunteers from the US Embassy Club, and contri-butions from a very special Santa...

...throwing our best yet, but annual Christmas party for the families of the staff at Shiphrah Birthing Home and the little children's home.

We chatted with Santa...

...played games...

...ate LOTS of food...

...and glistened in the sun.


I think it would be a safe summary to say that there are about 115 sedate, exhausted, but very happy children right now. And a few parents.

Thank you so much to all those who contributed to make this Christmas season special for others.