Yesterday, the weather was truly abysmal. It rained so hard all day that I was half expecting to see Santa in a neoprene diver’s suit and reindeer with snorkels pulling an underwater sled through the neighborhood. Around 9 o’clock this morning, the situation had improved dramatically, and the last clouds disappeared fast, chased away by a very strong wind. After an outstanding pancake breakfast with superb Vermont maple syrup (thanks, guys; you know who you are), we decided to head to Cannes and walk around. The wind was blowing really hard by now, producing truly amazing waves. Along the Boulevard Jean Hibert there was no more beach. Fortunately, there were a few items sold at the market that reminded us what day it was. Merry Christmas!