Great Christmas celebration

Auntie Yu Hsiang was really kind to invite us over to her house for a stay over Christmas. Johanna and I had been struggling to find ways to get to Acton Town on Christmas day, after knowing that all modes of public transport would not be running on that day.

We made our way to the West side of London on Christmas eve night. Shazrul had invited us over to his place in Ealing. He picked us up from Ealing Broadway station. It was already quite late, hence we only managed to chit chat for a while, while tasting the delicious apple crumble made by his sister-in-law.

Shazrul sent us to Uncle Michael's home after that. It was quite near to where Shazrul is living.

Uncle Michael brought us to a room on the first floor, with big windows and overlooking the backyard. The backyard is so huge! About 50m long.

On Christmas Day itself, everyone in the family - Uncle, auntie and their two sons Justin and Crispin were busy preparing food for the lunch. I also had a chance to play some PS2 games with Crispin.

Other guests arrived around lunch time - Uncle Michael's cousin and his wife, Justin's girlfriend Amy and her family.

We had a big feast at the greenhouse - turkey, pork, potatoes, parsnips (too bad I don't know how to describe), etc.

It was a really great session. After lunch, everyone started chatting and playing games.

The guests only went home around 9pm.

The next day, we had lunch before Auntie Yu Hsiang sent us back to our flat after dropping off Crispin at his flat in Canary Wharf.