Receptions

With the Chinese New Year coming up later this month there are all kinds of parties and receptions going on. We had one tonight. While I've been to quite a few receptions at consulates this was the first time I was part of the hosting party. It was fun and easy. I enjoyed meeting the guests and using a bit of my Chinese. But it was mentally exhausting as well.

In the afternoon I had a meeting over "high tea" at the Ritz. Over my host's shoulder I couldn't help but notice a Chinese gentleman wearing a gold sequined jacket and gold beret. I would have liked to meet him - I bet he's not an accountant.