I'm home in NYC now, and these travel stories would be incomplete if I left out probably the most significant event of the trip. On our last night in Sydney, Thanh and I invited my parents and Thanh's mother to dinner at one of Sydney's finest restaurants (Aria) which is located in my precious Toaster building, just up the pier from the Sydney Opera House. Before dinner we took a short walk over to the Opera House, and there in front of our combined parents, I proposed to Thanh. To the shock of all in attendance, she accepted.
My folks and Thanh's mother were quite surprised, which pleased Thanh and I quite a bit. We had a lovely dinner together, but struggled to keep my Mother from telling every passing stranger what had just happened. Needless to say, all the parents were pleased.
For those of you who've asked for pictures, either of us or the ring, I'm afraid there aren't any good ones yet. I'll add another post later if we come up with some. For those of you who've sent congratulations (or "it's about time") messages, we appreciate it. Finally, for those of you who've asked where or when the wedding will be, we don't know yet, but we hope to figure it out soon.
Thanks again to everyone who's read along about our trip. We had a great time and couldn't be more excited about how it ended.
Posted by kmd at March 10, 2007 11:01 PMCongratulations Keith and Thanh. I couldn't possibly wish you any more than to have 56 or more years as happy as ours have been. I'll keep watching for details....Skip & Trudy
Posted by: Skip Mickey at March 14, 2007 04:15 PMYour dad and I are thrilled to have shared such a special moment with you and Thanh. We wish you only happiness in your life together. And by the way I thought I was quite reserved in sharing the news at the restaurant the night of the proposal. Love, Mom
Posted by: Barbara Dallara at March 16, 2007 10:23 AMDear Thanh and Keith
Keith, you are such a romantic! Best wishes to
both of you.