Had a great day so far with Mum and Dad here. Their plane was slightly delayed because (as the pilot explained in a disapproving tone) Malaysian Airlines had to eject an inebriated passenger at Perth and then turf off his baggage. Soon afterwards, the air stewards circulated economy class with tumblers full of what looked like urine, but turned out (to Mum and Dad's delight) to be very cold Tiger beer. Kind of ironic for an airline belonging to a Muslim country. Maybe there's an exemptions to the rules while flying...just like my diets have always gone out the window in the air...
Despiting protesting they needed a lazy day after 2am bedtime, Mum and Dad managed to devour 4 massive shopping centres (KLCC, Pavillion, Star Hill, Low Yat Plaza), see 300 Xmas trees, photograph same, endure 300 decibel Xmas carols (the Muslims seemed to be enjoying the amplified orchestra much more than we Westerners), order custom-made shoes and prescription glasses, sample mucho local fare involving lychees, all without getting run over by a moped (not a bad effort considering you have to look both ways - sometimes they drive on the wrong side of the street). Even though we were all tired, we've also managed no arguments so far - even with differing opinions about the germ count on escalator handrails. This bodes well for the 10days ahead. A mutual love of Ted Baker merchandise kept us all happy. Tonight it's champagne on the balcony then off to dinner at Senses for some fine dining. We're taking the underground train which should make Dad happy! It's great having visitors. Mum and Dad notice things that I don't and remind me not to take the view for granted. Mum was almost speechless when she first saw them (quite a feat ha ha!)
Despiting protesting they needed a lazy day after 2am bedtime, Mum and Dad managed to devour 4 massive shopping centres (KLCC, Pavillion, Star Hill, Low Yat Plaza), see 300 Xmas trees, photograph same, endure 300 decibel Xmas carols (the Muslims seemed to be enjoying the amplified orchestra much more than we Westerners), order custom-made shoes and prescription glasses, sample mucho local fare involving lychees, all without getting run over by a moped (not a bad effort considering you have to look both ways - sometimes they drive on the wrong side of the street). Even though we were all tired, we've also managed no arguments so far - even with differing opinions about the germ count on escalator handrails. This bodes well for the 10days ahead. A mutual love of Ted Baker merchandise kept us all happy. Tonight it's champagne on the balcony then off to dinner at Senses for some fine dining. We're taking the underground train which should make Dad happy! It's great having visitors. Mum and Dad notice things that I don't and remind me not to take the view for granted. Mum was almost speechless when she first saw them (quite a feat ha ha!)
No comments:
Post a Comment