The 14th April saw our first wedding anniversary. Considering everything that has happened since it seems like more than a year! This year has been a challenge and no mistake but being married to John has not been one of them!
We wanted to celebrate on the actual day which was probably a mistake as J had a big Exec Committee meeting on Sunday so he was naturally stressed and distracted by the preparation for such an important meeting. John had chosen the Shangri La Bord Eau French restaurant as it is pretty amazing and a special treat place and I thought we might stay over, since we stayed at the Shangri La on our very first visit and J lived in their residences for the first two months, whilst I was still in Manchester, so it always feels a bit like coming home, whenever I go there.
J was worried about getting me a card and at one stage suggested I might have to drive him to the Mall to buy one but being the star he is, he solved it without the need for the wife/driver! The day itself was pretty stressful for both of us at work so we didn't make it to the Shangri La in time to enjoy the beach, the pool or the spa. However it didn't matter, since the moment we walked in the door we were made to feel special and the relaxation began. We were met at reception with red roses and shown to a beautiful room. No sooner had we got unpacked than a guy arrived with an incredible chocolate mousse cake with Happy Anniversary iced on it. We went for dinner and were met with a complimentary kir then enjoyed a fantastic dinner - quail salad and chicken for me, lobster and wagyu beef for J washed down with a bottle of the jeffreys (Gevrais Chambertin for any readers outside the Chambers family). We ordered some home made ice cream which was delicious but a mistake as we were presented with another sumptuous cake after this. With two cakes the Masdar Institute and EAI teams enjoyed cake the next day so our popularity ratings have to have been increased!
It was a fantastic evening and my only regret was doing it on a work day as we had to get up early and miss out on the lovely breakfast buffet and the pool. Looking out from the balcony I felt like I was on holiday but had to ask the valet parking guys to bring my car and head to the office. It was just perfect. J and I spent a relaxing evening together in what has to be the loveliest hotel in Abu Dhabi in a fabulous room with all the trimmings.
I don't think any day could really beat 14th April 2009 when J and I got married with all of our close family and friends around us, it was the most wonderful day, but the Shangri La had a pretty good go at making our first anniversary a close second.
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