Mass at San Padro RC Church; Christmas Dinner with Other Cruisers

We woke up at 7:30 a.m. and I made our traditional cinnamon rolls to go with breakfast. We took showers and got ready for mass. Just as we were getting ready to leave, it started to pour! So we put our  raingear on and it was a wet ride to the marina.

We called Dave's Island Taxi for a ride to San Padro Church. It was still pouring rain, not our idea of Christmas in the tropics.

After mass, we walked outside and the sun was bright and shining and it was a glorious day. The church and particularly the grounds were beautiful!

Notice the large fountain outside the church.

This was to the left of the main entrance.

We walked around and I took a bunch of photos. They had a coral grotto dedicated to the Blessed Mother. You could walk the rosary walkway and the prayers were on monuments. They had the stations of the cross on another pathway. There were life-size angels all around that light up at night. The trees were all decorated with lights and ornaments. The gardens were just beautiful.

After mass, we called Dave's Island Taxi and rode back to the marina. Chuck took Jazzy for a quick dinghy ride to get her some exercise, while I made a Caesar Salad for the Dockmaster's Christmas Dinner, up at the marina building.

Everyone brought their own drinks, plates and flatware from their boats. They served ham, turkey, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing and all the trimmings and everyone brought a covered dish, so there was a ton of food. I heard one guy say they made 140 lbs. of turkey!

The event was 1-4 p.m. There was at least 200 people there. It was a good time.

We wish all of our family and friends a very Merry Christmas! We miss you all!