Christmas Party at Filomena Spa

A few weeks ago we received an invitation to attend the Christmas Party at Filomena Spa. The same place I had my five-hour spa treatment for my birthday a few months back. It said -Save the date for December 23rd and bring a present so Santa can give it to your child. What a great idea, I thought. An opportunity to meet the locals.



Delicious appetizers were served. Some pastries that resembled biscochos and chocolate cookies were among a few that I tried. They were very yummy.




Champagne was served.



And she cried when she saw Santa! She didn't want a present all she wanted was her Daddy and Mommy....She was terrified!



Mingling at the party.



Happy again away from Santa!



It was a fun party. I met a girl from New York City we chatted in English. She has been living in Split for 6 years now. Her husband is Croatian and she is originally from Washington State. We exchanged numbers and promised to get together for coffee after the Holidays.


I took a minute and asked one of the hostess if I could schedule an appointment for a classic massage she said of course you can. Next Tuesday I will be back for some pampering. See you then!

Christmas Shopping

Let the credit cards do their magic! This would have been my statement a year ago when we lived in the States and I had a job. But not this year, this year we are living in Croatia and lucky for us, Christmas here is all about the children. That is how it should be right? Gifts for the kids and for the adults, an opportunity to eat all those yummy treats Grandma makes. Yes I like this new tradition.

On our way to the shopping center.



Beli turned 20 months old yesterday and as you know our birthday tradition: we celebrate her birthday every month. Feliz cumpleanos princesa!

At the children's department store.

This is what she picked out for herself!

And it costs how much????????????????

Let the drums roll..........

$399.00 kunas! or $81.42 US dollars to be exact. But do keep in mind this price already includes the 23% sales tax. So really before tax it is $61.42 that sounds BETTER right? Still, I don't think we will be purchasing it.

Ok, Lets move on to the book section!