Christmas Day. While some families are up before day break we start the day leisurely. Opening stocking presents before breakfast, the main ones waiting under the tree for opening upon our return, at that time of the day when at some family gatherings stomachs are full, tiredness from an early start is setting in, and some family members are becoming a little annoying.
Not at all envious we packed some lunch and drove over to Henley on Thames for a Christmas Day walk. And it seems we weren't to be alone. It was a clear cold day, the sky picture postcard blue.
The river Thames ran high and fast, but as always it pleased us to walk beside it. We've lost count how many times we've visited Henley and walked alongside the river. Overhead the red kites circled low. Were they aware it was Christmas Day? Did they expect remnants of Christmas lunch to be place out in gardens for them to swoop down to? If you've ever watched these beautiful birds of prey you'll know how keen an eye they have and how quickly they move. We find them mesmerizing.
As for our own Christmas meal, it was to be a challenge. In our little cabin there was no oven, just a two ring electric job, microwave and air fryer. Our first time using an air fryer. How would our meal turn out. Very well as it happened. And yes it was delicious!
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