Xmas dinner was a lovely affair and the food fab (as always). We then sat around and watched DVDs - all in all the perfect way to spend Xmas in my book.
As well as adventures at the ranch (horse riding being one - actually I really enjoyed it and Michelle was delighted. I am not much of a rider but meandering along is workable and we were well bundled up against the wind). Spent a full day in Santa Fe on Saturday. Starting with a visit to the Georgia O'Keeffe Musuem. Georgia is an incredible artist with a long local history. We then wandered around the shops before Michelle and I headed off to Ten Thousand Waves which is this gorgeous mountain spa. Karen and Brice had given us massages for Xmas and before we had them we sat in the dry sauna and the outdoor (in the snow that is) spa. It was lovely. Afterwards we headed out for a wonderful meal at a local restaurant. Made all the more enjoyable as the waitress was very funny and engaging.
Seeing everyone on the Ranch has been lovely and they make me feel very very welcome.
Time flew by and before I knew it Michelle was heading back to Santa Cruz (and had also spent time helping out with feeding animals etc etc....I think she agrees - life living on the ranch had been tough for me...not).
More to tell and pics to add but I will post this for now. It's New Years eve and the mother is calling saying I need to get out of bed and come do some "chores"!