Close to our house is a coconut tree, as if to remind me every morning why I’m here.

We face east over the Pacific Ocean so get to see some colourful sunrises and mesmerising moonrises. Recently the moon plucked itself out of the Pacific and climbed our coconut tree. Well, we liked the spectacle anyway.

Now it is time to sign off on this last posting of 2015. We return to Santo on 14 January and are very happy with that prospect.

Best wishes for a peaceful and relaxing festive season.