After the performance, we headed to Somerset House for ice skating. Of course, as luck would have it, as soon as it turned 4:00 (our ice skating time), it started to pour, but fortunately the rain didn't last long and we were able to skate around for a good 40 minutes. The greatest accomplishment is that we both managed not to fall (which was an extra bonus because the ice rink was so wet from the rain that if we had fallen, we would have been not only bruised, but also soaked). We didn't get to take a picture of our actual ice skating because we were worried about bringing our big camera onto the ice with us (falling down + camera= not good), but we did take some pictures around the rink and also of our new friends.
Jim and the tree:
Jim and David, who arranged the ice skating and hosted the party after (they work together):
Things were really pretty once it got dark:
We all had hot chocolate or mulled wine at the rink after our skating. Then we headed to David's house:
There was a great tree decorating event, culminating with the placement of the biggest angel we have ever seen on top of the tree. We all agreed that after that our own tree trimmings were going to be disappointing.
A group picture (missing a few others who left early). It was an international crowd! Three Americans, some English, a couple of Irish, two New Zealanders, and one Greek. We had a lot of fun and are definitely feeling in the Christmas spirit!
