Feliz ano!

New years
We knew we would be spending new years with blanca lilias family and were excited to see if it would be crazier than our time spent with them on Christmas. Expecting an aguardiente shot on arrival we were surprised to see half of the family all relaxed and chilling out, quite different to Christmas. Expecting the rest to come any minute soon we were shocked when they came just before midnight. This is when we realised the party hadn't started yet. We all stood in a huge circle holding hands waiting for the countdown and a prayer was said. Finally the countdown came 3,2,1 "Feliz ano" and everyone went around and hugged each other quite sensibly, then the party started. Quite different to the celebrations before the new year we were used to, where it's a build up to 12o-clock with the big screaming hugs. Here the countdown is just kick-off. Just like Christmas there was drinking, dancing and a really good time with some finishing at 830am.