We like presents!

Sometimes, the Orient gets to you

Christmas Eve at the Forbidden City

I used to spend Christmas Eve in a mad-dash around the city trying to buy presents for everyone before the shops shut. This Christmas the main issue was where to find a pot big enough for Christmas lunch but, as usual, the girls were ahead of us.

Philosophy & chocolate

Marcus Aurelius wrote that 'Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life.' Theo's systematic investigation of the kit-kat brought it's own rewards.

Michelle, Bug & Ethan are coming to town

Our friends Michelle, Bug & Ethan arrived on Friday to spend Christmas with us. Here we are at the high pavilion in Ritan Park; trying to stay warm.

Tris wins the hamper!

Tris sang the opening solo of 'Once in Royal David's City' at the Harrow Christmas Fair but just before he started he got a bit of a shock - with the purchase of a single ticket for 10 kwai, he won the Christmas hamper (worth 1500 kwai). He is still choosing when to drink the champagne.

Harrow Primary - in need of haute couture

Verity performed as a child in her school's Christmas play. She's here with her teacher Miss Surgenor. Harrow does a good line in frocks Verity would rather not be seen in.