Hi  Everyone,

  Carl, the Swede who owns the Rock en Roll Bar dresses as Santa and hands out candy and other more substantial food supplies to the children and families of Puerto Galera.  I told you the tale of his having to dye his beard black and become “Carl’s brother.”  Here are the photos from the event on Christmas Eve afternoon. 

  Santa in his bar, drinking his beer and reaching for his cigarettes. 

(We used their wireless access here.)

  Anna was always helpful and friendly to us.  Here she is being an elf!

  The other bar elf, Lenni.  Both Anna and Lennie were there everyday. 

  Kids lining up for there loot. 

Just a tad different from Roanoke County Public Library Christmas happenings.  At least I don’t remember any beer. 

  After the kids got their candy their hands were marked so no repeats!

This lady was just so photogenic I took lots of her. 

  What a face!

I think she was pleading her case.  I’m sure if she had needed a hand, Carl would have given her something as he did many of the other families.

  These families were treated with generosity by Carl.

  Very cute children.  All were polite and appreciative.  This was more smack than tap, but they were both smiling in no time.

  Candy treats.

There she goes.  This is “bar row” on one end and small shops on the other.

  It was a very heartwarming afternoon at the NEW Rock en Roll Bar