Signs of Christmas

Spanish yesterday, French today but not in the classroom. Françoise had invited us to hers for chat over coffee, pastries and fizz. This photo is of her crêche, the figurines of which have been collected over 50 years. While not relious, I can't help but admire the craft of it all. Conversation flowed along with the wine. The combination of the two lead me into a heated discussion with two Belgians about colonialism and its aftermath. The occasional coffee at the bar won't be the same again even though we parted all smiles.
Christmas festivities were on this evening's agenda too as it was the Mairie Christmas apéritif where presents were given out. Councillors received a gourmet box. I received one too for Christian which was a nice gesture.
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