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That night we spent Christmas with Ana’s other side of the family. It was a very relaxed atmosphere while Ana’s grandmother handed out gifts. Ana’s family got me some 12 year old rum made in Medellín and one of Ana’s uncles gave me a bottle of wine. I’m not sure what kind of impression I made on everyone, but apparently they think I like alcohol. It’s true, but still.

Ana and I had gotten everyone a basic gift of candy from the US. It wasn’t much, but I had never met anyone and she has a bunch of little cousins. Besides, the suitcases were full of gifts for everyone, even my suitcases, so mostly we just said things were from both of us.

Later that night we set off more balloons with candles in them. The sky over Medellin was filled with at least 4 or 5 other balloons that had be set off nearby. Some were obvious what they were while others looked like large stars twinkling in the night.

Christmas Eve

The Gingerbread house Ana, Elena and I made

Not bad for our first attempt

They also release balloons with a small flame in them. We saw at least 5 other ones when we launched this one.

 

 

Ana and Elena

Time to open presents

Ana's grandmother gives out gifts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I even got a gift, though this wasn't exactly it. I got a bottle of wine and Medellin Rum

The aftermath

 

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