Czech out our Christmas Celebrations! 

This year saw a pretty international gathering for Christmas festivities at Wykes Manor, as the family were joined around the festive table by lodgers and house guests from Poland and the Czech Republic. We were also joined by Dora, from Hong Kong who booked a retreat with us over the Christmas period. 

On Christmas Eve we returned from some last-minute shopping that's become a bit of a family tradition. Actually, all our shopping's last minute. Moving on. 

This is the sight that greeted our eyes and cold, hungry bodies. More delights were to come! 

Once everyone was sat down, platters of fried meat and bowls of a delicious potato salad were brought from the kitchen, whilst our glasses were filled with champagne. After grace and a toast to the old and new year, we sat down and hungrily tucked into this traditional Czech fare.

I've tried to find the Czech names for the dishes we ate, but google has failed me this one time! Do leave a comment if you can help!

Time for a festive toast!

Our wonderful chefs take a well-earned break around the festive table.

Dessert- these were delicious with coffee, or champagne! 

The three eldest van Spyks show you how not to pose for photos. 

Thank you to all those who made this such a special day!