The tree and decs are finished, Gentle keeps watch. The spare bed is made and being tested by Persembe for comfort level, so now we wait for Robin to arrive after lunch. 
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Late afternoon, Robin is here and we have visitors - Maria, Alex and Caitlin, so the room is full of chatter, tea and cookies.  

Early evening, and Caitlin, Robin and I went to Bizim Tepe for dinner and now Robin and I are just relaxing in my lounge with a glass of wine, bathed in the lights of my Christmas tree. 

Beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.