Christmas Brunch in the the Claridges garden
Had a SPECTACULAR brunch in the garden of the Claridges Hotel in downtown Delhi. What a great event - kids' activities, with Santas ranging from the great folks at Family Vision to an almost creepy (think "Carnival Santa") masked Santa that turned out to be a big hit.
The brunch itself was incredible, and the day was an amazing 75 degrees, clear and sunny. Santas, carolers and a super-swank Indian family that ended up inviting us to a wedding later next month. What a holiday! Took a quick stop in the Aura, the Claridge's lounge, where they serve over 75 different premium vodkas.
Most amazing, however, Broch "misplaced" his new Titan "Dog Tags" watch literally on Christmas day. (You can see the chain in the photo.) The Hotel's Mr. Amit Metha took it on himself to find Broch's watch. After searching over night, the watch was found in the garden area where Broch had been sword fighting with other kids, and with Santa himself. Hey, the gifts were already delivered so the consequences of any "mishap" involving Santa and the swords were evidently less worrisome than 24 hours prior. Our sincere thanks to Mr. Metha, and to everyone at the Claridges Hotel for one of the most magical Christmas holidays on record.
