Festive Powis

 

One of the traditions that marks the beginning of the festive celebrations, is a walk with friends up to Powis Castle to pay a visit to Father Christmas, who just happened to be in residence...

 

Sitting on hay bales waiting... full of anticipation.

And finally getting to meet the big man himself! A lovely Father Christmas he was too.

Back home the tree goes up and the Christmas preparations begin in earnest. It does seem harder each year to fit it all in and this year is no exception. It'll happen somehow though I guess!