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Christmas Eve Morning in Xico Mexico: The sun also rises here up on the mountain at Rancho del Cielo. At 6:30 AM a balmy 65 degrees with a light wind produced a majestic sunrise with Mexican colors. The burnt orange sky and a fine cup of Mexican coffee has to be one of the best ways to wake up to another Christmas Eve morning.
There is no way I have the skills and the equipment to give the scene here justice captured with a digital camera – you the reader will have to imagine what an expanse like this might be here in living color.
This says a lot because writing about living in Mexico is the same in that we can only touch upon the beauty, grace and tranquility of our adopted land. It is like the photo – you really have to be here. (Click to Enlarge – it is worth it!)
As the sun dawns we are listening to O Come All Ye Faithful performed by The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. From Colorado, U.S.A. to Veracruz, Mexico, to London, England – a glorious international morning sort of speak. We are after all one people.
Nearing the end of another year, moments like these in the quiet solitude of a Mexican sunrise pretty much puts it all in perspective. Life is good – better than we deserve I think. But we will not look a gift horse in the mouth.
The Calypso family wishes you and yours a wonderful holiday.
Saludos and please Stay Tuned!
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John,
That photo is a real winner! Merry Christmas. I hope that you and that beautiful wife of yours have a wonderful holiday and thanks for all the great posting you have done in this past year. I look forward to reading more of your adventures to come 
Same to you, John and Doña Calypso! We are so lucky to be living in this great country and among these wonderful people.
Good pic.
Chrissy – ‘Couldn’t get your Blog to hit – is it not happening?
Bob – A very Merry Christmas to you and your esposa. Thanks for your great Blog.
Trailrunner – We are indeed blessed to live in this land. Do you think we will be required to have medical insurance in the U.S. living out of the country?
Comment by John Calypso 12.24.09 @ 9:49 amBeautirul picture, indeed! Merry Christmas to you and your lovely señora!!!
Comment by Leslie Limon 12.24.09 @ 10:13 amAbsolutely gorgeous photo!
How did the collection go for the kids this year?
Comment by Jackie 12.24.09 @ 11:01 amMerry Christmas to you and your wife John, from Alicia and I.
Comment by Ignacio 12.24.09 @ 4:38 pmGorgeous. I know the feeling you had while watching that sky.
Merry Christmas to both of you and Julian.
Comment by islagringo 12.24.09 @ 5:36 pmLeslie-muchas gacias-
Jackie – Thank you – we appreciate all the effort people have made towards helping the children in our area – it has been heart warming to experience the generosity of strangers. A special thanks to you!
Ignacio – My right hand man on the Forum – thank you for all your help. We also hope you and Alicia have a GREAT holiday time.
Wayne – The founder of Project Warm Hearts. Your efforts have meant so much to people here – gracias amigo! Hope you and yours have a terrific holiday.
Comment by John Calypso 12.24.09 @ 6:30 pmCame clueless, left worried. Thanks for the post. – I’ve never been an intellectual but I have this look. – Woody Allen Born 1935
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