time for relaxation

Grand days of Christmas are over and the another festive time approaching – the end of the year. This is clearly a time to relax, take a bath, and of course get ready to welcome a new, bright year.

Yes, I am dreaming of pampering at home, some romantic and relaxing moments – especially after having such an epic return from holidays: a temperature drop of 46c (83F) from humid Malaysian tropical weather to dry, freezing and polluted Beijing air (and in the middle of the night). Add there a few frozen pipes and room temperatures down to 3c (37F) and you’ll probably understand why I am sipping hot tea and dreaming of bath and all things very zen…