Lester's folks

Lester's parents came to town for a week...

We did so much, and surprisingly alot of firsts for us as well.

1) Went to make QiPao at a really expensive place recommended by a friend. Its really worth the money because the cutting is so complementing. Think I'm gonna make one for wedding too...

2) Went to see the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performance. Pictures i've already shared..

3) Went to YangCheng Lake and had hairy crabs. Loveliest things on earth... U just steam it, dab a bit of vinegar. Apparently u're supposed to eat 2 each time, 1 male 1 female (dunno why but man i really don't mind!)

This is where they are bred... all the males in 1 cage, female in another. As you can see they are all upside down near the cage exit, waiting for the right opportunity to escape D-day... i normally would feel bad for such creatures (like Mr Seabass), but i don't know why this time around i have no feeling for them crabs.

GUILTY LOOK... NOT....My fingers are disgustingly stained by the crab crap. But its all finger linking good.

This picture of Uncle very funny, he like talking to the crab. Ground control to Sebastian...

4) Played Singapore Style Mahjong! This was the highlight of the trip really. Uncle is so good at mahjong, he knows he is about to HU even before he HU. And also don't underestimate Auntie cos she wins all our fake money. Les and I lost 4 nights in a row.

Overall, the trip went pretty well. It was quite sad to see them both return to singapore. The house is suddenly quiet, and Auntie won't be around to look after my plants anymore. They were surviving so well under her care- the basil plant blossomed with flowers, and the christmas tree is no longer crooked.

here's more pictures of us...

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=29987&l=1904b&id=611135984

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=29318&l=4dd4d&id=611135984