Merry Christmas and an Aleppian New Year!

We've just got back from a very nice week in Britain for Christmas. The only downside was that it was *flippin'* freezing! I have truly turned into an ex-pat! Lots of lovely food and drink and many lovely presents - thanks to all! Tomorrow we set off for a New Year long weekend to Aleppo, via a Crusader castle or two, and other sites of interest.

Politics-wise, it has quietened down over the holiday season, Parliament has been postponed for the umpteenth time, and one shop is requesting Santa for President! Parliament may yet sit on the 12th Jan, but who knows, and, frankly, most people don't care. The shopping centres are crowded, the sales will soon start, and many people are just enjoying the break, especially as Eid Adha has just been celebrated too.

So, have a great New Year and here's to 2008!!! We only have 4 months left here... it's going so fast!