Birthday Party by the Poolside

Last evening I was invited by a friend of mine for his Birthday Party at Aqua, the pool side lounge bar at The Park. Well for someone who is not that well versant with the high life in Kolkata, my friend pointed out some of the who's who of Kolkata, Fashion Designers, Advertising Gurus et al. Anyway I was quite fascinated with the antics of the bar tender that had been practicing for this routine for a while in between pouring drinks for the guests. The boy put up a descent show.

While some great snacks were being served, the booze was flowing like the River Hooghly and people had been swept up into high spirits. The cake cutting was followed by popping of Champagne to usher in another Birthday; one of the Birthday Boy's relatives who were at the party was celebrating her birthday too. Wow! A double whammy! Day before was a double wedding reception and now a double birthday. What a way to start the party season.

I'm still craving from some of that Golden Fried Prawn being served there last night though...