10. Christmas Time in Clapham Common - London

 As Christmas approached, we had to get our priorities in order. First on the shopping list were the ingredients to make mulled wine!

Ellen and I did a pretty good job even if I say so myself!

A not so expensive red wine heated with star anise, cinnamon, cloves and slices of fresh orange. Apparently, a dash of rum doesn't go astray either. 😜



Christmas day with the family. Nice to have a white Christmas. A very special time for us all. 💖













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