It was a refreshing change to spend Christmas here in Antigua. The holiday is observed but not at the same level as back in the USA. There is not the push to purchase gifts and one is not inundated with an overwhelming sense of commercialism. I only noticed two houses that were decorated with lights, albeit, one was entirely covered! I spent the day relaxing and visiting Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbor where champagne is served to the sounds of a reggae band. We then journeyed to a friend’s house for a great meal and a walk through her grapefruit orchards, filling bags of the sweetest fruits I’ve ever tasted.
The absence of familiar traditions and family was made easier by new friendships and warm Caribbean weather.
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