I am here. Christmas in Germany, not far from Berlin. As a matter of fact, Bettina and I went to Berlin today to find that all the museums are closed. But it was cold, rainy, fun never the less, and I am happy to be back with her family at their warm house. Stockings are hanging that her sister has brought here from the States The tree was decorated today- as is tradition- and boasts beautiful candle lights and tinsel. As we awaited our train out of Berlin this afternoon, Bettina asked me my favorite thing about Christmas. It's the whole experience really, how calm and peaceful and magical the day seems. Seeing my family happy and not in a rush to be anywhere or meet deadlines. I told her that I love eating grapefruit on Christmas morning. I really do. And we went on a hunt for grapefruit. God bless the Berlin Hauptbahnhof for not only have a grocery store that sells grapefruit, but AMERICAN grapefruit! Product of the red, white, and blue, baby! So tomorrow morning- as is tradition- I will eat a grapefruit with my breakfast. Mmmmmmm happy.
Tonight- as is German tradition- is presents. So lovely to have a family to spend Christmas with and who is willing to share their traditions with me.
To my family: I miss you, I love you, and I'm thinking of home. xoxoxoooo!
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