Decided to spend Christmas in the sun this year, so off to the Malaysian island of Langkawi for the holiday week. Rebecca and Claire flew out from London and we met up at the spectacular Tangjun Rhu resort, on the northern tip of the island, overlooking the Andaman Sea. Malaysia has been battered by heavy thunderstorms and floods over the last few weeks which have caused significant damage across parts of the country, so we weren't expecting good weather, but luckily the skies were blue and clear and the temperature in the high-20s.
It felt a little weird to spend the Christmas holidays lying on the beach drinking mango juice and catching the rays instead of chasing round the shops buying presents and stocking up on provisions....but, somehow, we coped.
We spent the week reading, sleeping late, relaxing and eating good food. Just what we needed after a very busy & tiring year and a welcome escape from the Beijing winter winds that begun in earnest at the beginning of the month.
Christmas in China is, not surprisingly, a muted affair. Mostly its ignored but some places get into the decorating spirit big time - like my office building which really got carried away with a massive tree, lights - the works. What's all that about?
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And this department store Santa...what did the kids make of him? Who do they think he is?
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And this department store Santa...what did the kids make of him? Who do they think he is?
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