Dragon tail

This is the start of feasting, love and prosperity..just kicked off the Lunar New Year with A and his family and friends. I spent my Saturday evening listening to the wondrous amount of Cantonese around me (often nudging A for translations), digging into a sumptuous steamboat of quality beef, fish and sooooo many other variety of ingredients, of which puts our local steamboat to shame, and ending off with celebrating an impromptu early birthday for my dearest baby boy.
If that wasn't enough, we had to immerse ourselves in the festive atmosphere by trudging through Chinatown in the cool night, just taking in the sights, sounds, families doing some last minute shopping, everything. I never liked crowds but this was one of the rare occasions I actually enjoyed being part of the festivities.

It was truly a lovely evening. :}