Oh, that wasn’t a dream! It is definitely white and deep with the famous Niseko powder snow.
The snow has been slow to start but has arrived! We’ve definitely had plenty but with days of warmer temperatures and rain. Now it just continues to snow!
With snow, everything takes a tad bit longer. When you go out to your car in the morning and it is encased in 2 feet of snow, it takes patience. Driving demands 110% of your attention. You bundle up in numerous layers before leaving the house. When you go into homes and certain establishments you always remove your shoes. Removing snow boots with bulky gloves on is another feat altogether. Trying to keep your socks on as you do this is another challenge. You get my drift!
View of Mount Yotei in Winter
Friends have asked me if having a white Christmas creates more of a holiday spirit. Since I didn’t grow up with snow, it doesn’t but I appreciate the beautiful and peacefulness that I experience. It is a very different Christmas for me this year.
No matter what faith you believe in or holiday you celebrate, may you truly enjoy the time with family and friends. May you be grateful for all the blessings in your life. I know I am!
Merry Christmas and may 2020 bring you love, peace and adventure.
From my heart to yours,
Antoinette
Happy New Year!!! I hope 2020 brings you good health and much happiness. I hope you have been enjoying your Japan adventures. Hugs, Yvonne xoxo
Happy New Year to you too Yvonne! May the New Year brings you peace, love, magic and joy!
Beautiful Christmas message Antoinette and wishing you all the best for a wonderful New Year and a great 2020. May it be another year filled with adventure, blessings and much peace, joy and love.
Warm greetings from sunny South Africa.
Xxx Margie
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Hoping that you continue to enjoy your time in Japan.What a wonderful opportunity.
Hugs, Pam and Jeff (and Zia of course)
Hi Pam,
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! Life continues here and so does the snow. I’m hoping to get out to ski very soon! Happy New Year my friend.
Love,
Antoinette
Happy New Year too! Miss you!
Love,
Jean, Michael, Butters and Henry
Happy Holidays, love and peace and new adventures to you as well, Antoinette. Miss you – Lynn
Hi Lynn,
I remember our wonderful Christmas celebrations together! I miss those and you. I hope your holidays have been good so far. xo
Antoinette
Dear Antoinette I know Christmas Day is over for you and I hope it was wonderful. Your experience with the snow and removing boots was humorous- maybe not so much for you! Keep safe and healthy and have a fantastic New Year.
Much love,
Alice
Hi Alice,
I hope you had a fabulous Christmas. Always wonderful to hear from you. Happy New Year!
Love,
Antoinette
Happy Christmas 🎁❤️
Merry Christmas my sweet friend. The photos are beautiful. You may be thousands of miles away, but you’re always close to our hearts. Love and miss you. Debra & David. 🎄🎅😘
Debra, thank you sweet friend! Happy New Year to you and David. Much love, Antoinette
We are also having a white Christmas and I love the quiet, calm and beauty which all reminds me of you.
Love,
Jeff & Oreo