Our friend Ana celebrated her 40th birthday with a party for family and friends at her home on Lamma Island. It was a fun evening and gave us the opportunity to meet the whole gang. Ana and Jem have three children and it was were to get to know them.
Ana's youngest, Aaron was born three years ago on a police boat in the middle of Victoria Harbor during a cyclone 9 warning. Think hurricane force 4. He is known as the typhoon baby. It is a great story and I am sure he will love telling it as he gets older.
Many of Ana's family were there including her mother, sister and some cousins. All are great cooks and the food was great. We especially enjoyed the freshly barbecued prawns and fish cooked over an open fire. And some of my favorite desserts were there - puto and leche flan.
Ana manages one of our favorite bar/restaurants and several of the staff were also able to attend. I am always amazed to find hidden talents that people have that you are unaware of. Wella, one of the staff from Cochrane's, used to be a professional singer. Who knew? Once the karaoke was fired up, we were in for a real treat. She has a beautiful voice and we loved listening to her.
I feel very lucky to have been included in this celebration. It is a real treat to take part in such a happy event in a home setting when you are so far away from your own home.
Happy Birthday, Ana.
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