December 24th: We were miles away from home in a foreign country and yet we still managed to have a very typical Christmas. We slept in, ate, lounged around, ate some more, and enjoyed the company of our fellow hikers. The Owners of the Holiday Park had promised us a Christmas day feast of wild New Zealand boar so we all eagerly awaited the following day.
We each shared our versions of celebrating Christmas in our respective homes. Crackerjack (who we renamed Prego) told us that in Germany children left out their shoes so Santa could put a little treat in them. Jokingly we concluded that Santa probably wouldn't go anywhere near the hikers shoes.
December 25th: Christmas Day!
We checked our shoes the following day...no treat! South Pole Santa (yes in NZ its South Pole Santa) must have put us all on the naughty list.
Cody wanted to share an American family tradition with everyone so he downloaded A Christmas Story for us all to watch. We shared our movie with 2 other Americans, three Germans, and three Brits (all TA hikers)
After the movie it was time to feast! Phil proved to be an excellent cook. The wild boar had been roasting on a spit for over 4 hours. It was fabulous! All except for the vegetarians dug in.
That evening we had a match between team Germany and team Britain/USA. We played trivial pursuit (The 40 year old Australian version) During the first round of beers team Germany won (mostlt by shear luck) But the Brits/US beat them during the second round, guess we got our second wind.
All in all it was a very good Christmas spent with like minded people from all over the world.
We each shared our versions of celebrating Christmas in our respective homes. Crackerjack (who we renamed Prego) told us that in Germany children left out their shoes so Santa could put a little treat in them. Jokingly we concluded that Santa probably wouldn't go anywhere near the hikers shoes.
Maybe Santa Dog will bring us treats?
December 25th: Christmas Day!
We checked our shoes the following day...no treat! South Pole Santa (yes in NZ its South Pole Santa) must have put us all on the naughty list.
Cody wanted to share an American family tradition with everyone so he downloaded A Christmas Story for us all to watch. We shared our movie with 2 other Americans, three Germans, and three Brits (all TA hikers)
After the movie it was time to feast! Phil proved to be an excellent cook. The wild boar had been roasting on a spit for over 4 hours. It was fabulous! All except for the vegetarians dug in.
Santa Dog got plenty of treats
That evening we had a match between team Germany and team Britain/USA. We played trivial pursuit (The 40 year old Australian version) During the first round of beers team Germany won (mostlt by shear luck) But the Brits/US beat them during the second round, guess we got our second wind.
All in all it was a very good Christmas spent with like minded people from all over the world.
How can one beat BBQ wild hog for Christmas?! It looks like a wonderful time was had by all. You two are having a wonderful trip! We all look forward to new posts. Keep on trekking!
ReplyDeleteHow very cool! I'm so glad you got to experience a very special "Hiker Christmas"!
ReplyDeleteI was the best Christmas we could have hoped for away from our families. I missed you very much but still had a great time. We will have to make up for lost time when I get back tho
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