Christmas in the Valley

What is it like for a New Englander to spend Christmas in the Rio Grande Valley? Wonderful! Does it still seem like Christmas without the snow and ice that usually accompanies Christmas?  Sure does! There's nothing like going Christmas shopping wearing shorts and sandals. 

There are plenty of signs of Christmas here. In fact, the town of Hidalgo has a huge display of lights that is well-known throughout the Valley.  Here are some photos from last year's display. We took a horse-drawn carriage ride through town to see the lights.

While most people gather with their families for Christmas, the last two years we've spent Christmas with our Mission West family.

As you can see, we were not alone. The park was pretty full by Christmas, with many more people arriving just after the New Year.

Decorating the motorhome was a lot easier than decorating the house back in New Hampshire. No snow to dig through, no icy roof to hang decorations from... nice!!