A birthday party abroad, for the third year in a row.
Homemade mango sticky rice, grills, kebabs–what more do you need for a delicious party?!
This year was a blend of new and old: some new friends, some old friends, a new house, but the same idea–fill a cooler with Beerlao, fire-up two Lao-style grills (basically half a metal drum with a grate on top) and a party will ensue. In honor of the many theme parties past, my theme this year was simply “Accessories,” allowing for a motley collection of leftover hats, sunglasses, costume jewelry and bowties to be dusted off and see another party.
We take accessorizing very seriously. These are only a handful of the night’s decorations.
Some guests were less happy about the theme than others.
Once again, I had not one, but two, amazing cakes: a work of art from a local bakery in the shape of a purple handbag sculpted from marzipan, and a delicious coconut cake. With an impromptu living room dance party, about 30 friends who stopped by at various points in the night, and a plethora of silly headwear (berets, headlamps, ski hats, and more), it was yet another very happy birthday here in Vientiane.
Sounds like great fun. Loved the handbag cake. Kitty doesn’t look too happy.