Yes I know it has been weeks since I've written my blog but I have no computer with me and to be honest not many spare minutes to write it. Anyway this evening is my last chance before Christmas as the family arrive early tomorrow morning. What seems like a month ago, but in reality is just over two weeks ago Andrew and I met in Kuala Lumpur ready for the banquet and Tanya and Anthony's engagement party.
The first event was to meet at Anthony's grandmother house where we met his parents, grandmother and uncle and aunt who had just flown in for the occasion. I believe the tea ceremony is traditionally before the wedding but this was more for the grandmother as she won't be attending the actual wedding. We each took turns in sitting in the same beautifully carved chairs that had been used by the Mahs for several generations, while Tanya and Anthony served us very sweet tea. We were supposed to give them a red envelope with money or jewelry but of course we didn't have one ready! No one seemed to mind and the next venue was the restaurant where we were to have the 7 course banquet and meet the rest of the family.
There was about 35 of us in all and we had a lovely meal and were charmed with all the extended family who included uncles, aunts and cousins and we are hoping that some of them will be able to come to the wedding.
The rest of the weekend was spent enjoying Kuala Lumpur and visiting the sites and spending more time with Tanya, Anthony and his family. By Sunday evening everyone had departed on their way back to Europe and I was left on my own until I set off on Tuesday evening heading for Paris....to be continued!
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