Last week was the Christmas Fair at the British Embassy, and yesterday it was the one at the German Embassy. Actually, many of the artesans were the same, but it was fun looking at them again.

I was in the market for a handbag, and I actually found one. Here it is. You don’t often see real leather bags in metallic pink! OK, it doesn’t look pink in my photo, but it is.

We ran into some friends at the fair — predictably! — and enjoyed some bratwurst and wine together. I know it should be beer at German events, but I’m just not a beer drinker. I’m a Malbec girl!

Afterwards Venetia and I went with Scottish friends Marco and Jeannette to visit a church around the corner. It’s called San Bendito, and it was quite interesting. I don’t know when it was built, but I think quite recently. Although it’s definitely in the style of traditional South American Catholic churches, there is absolutely none of the stained glass, gold altars or fresco ceilings you usually see. It might be that they will add it as they get the money, although that’s just my speculation, but I actually rather like it the way it is. What do you think?