Saint Paul MN - Christmas Day 2014

Long came over early and we got the day started making spring rolls to add to the food for the day.  Anna even got in to the production and got it figured out - hers tasted as good as Long's!

Another good day and we got to see Joe and Dan trying to take over the nap couch before Jimbo had a chance to get there.....

Saint Paul MN - the quiet before the Christmas Day fun begins.......

Stillwater MN - Christmas Eve

It may be our smallest group but we sure didn't let that stop the fun.
We even had a second group show up later to increase our numbers and add to the fun.
Great night.

Hong Kong to Saint Paul - the send off and the arrival

A great Friday night out with friends before I headed to Minnesota for the holiday.
They were off to the UK for the holiday and poor Byran was fretting the cold - his warm South African blood just wasn't ready.
It was set up to be a great weekend in Hong Kong - sunny and warm.
I arrived in Saint Paul to a snowy/rainy mess.  And it just all turned to rain and therefore not very cold.  But for the continued grey skies it isn't all bad - easy to get around, once the rain stopped the mess went away and you know everyone is going to get here without too much craziness.
Started off my arrival with a Christmas Party in the evening and brunch at the Saint Paul Grill in the morning.

Hong Kong - Times Square Christmas

Just another day in Hong Kong.  There are always crowds - not sure there are really anymore out during the holiday season.
Times Square is a shopping area in HK and it was sure full for a Wednesday and also putting on its best Christmas Show.

Tokyo Japan - Rainy, gloomy wintery day as I head back to Hong Kong

Lots of grey and gloom as I hop on the bus for the long trek to the Narita Airport.
And then some Christmas Cheer as I walk in the door.

Tokyo Japan - the night time view

Tokyo Japan - a bit more like winter here

A couple quick days in Tokyo - and a bit more like winter here.  Actually need a heavier jacket.
A bit of Christmas spirit showing up here as well.
Staying in a new neighborhood this trip - Roppongi.  I believe near where Neil lived back in the 90s - things look familiar.