A Birthday in China

I had my first birthday in China. It was a very nice experience but not quite the same as being in the US. My family and co-workers were very thoughtful. Co-workers had planned to take me to lunch and had invited BF. Unfortunately, I had brought a lunch to work since I had a very busy Friday planned. We did have a nice tiramisu birthday cake complete with only 5 candles.

BF took AF and me to a really nice restaurant and club at the Twins Mall (sounds like a US shopping center). It was quite elaborate and well decorated with drapery, unique seating, lighting, mirrors and, artwork. The bathrooms were quite elaborate as well.......

The dinner menu was very extensive contemporary Chinese from sky and land and river and ocean. It was a little overwhelming at first to understand the proportions of each dish even though the menu was in Chinese and English (standard, per person, two people). We did finally manage our way through it. It was very expensive for Beijing but a unique experience that we will not forget. Definitely worth introducing the establishment to friends.