Happy New Year and Pasche Family Visit

It's the morning of January first, Rowan, Talus, Oak, Yarrow, and North just returned from a run-ride, Sky and I are busy with our devices and Steve is still asleep. The whirlwind of all things between Thanksgiving and Christmas made the blog fall to the wayside; I have so much to write about the past month but I'm going to split it into a couple different posts to reflect on the various pieces. Before the Pasche Clan arrived on the 19th we had a Valencia kids Christmas party, gift getting for the Zomi Refugee Center, a book club Turkish breakfast celebration, a science department Christmas drinks, an aquathlon at school, and North was immersed in all of the senior university applications as I was immersed in all of the summative assessments in order to be ready to post grades a week after we return from break. Every time I sat down in front of the computer it was to grade or plan, not to blog...

Yarrow, Steve, Oak, and Sky arrived December 19th, walking in the front door just before we left for school. They took the day to rest and then rallied for immediate adventures and that's what the rest of this post is-photos from their visit with few words...

Yarrow & Sky crashed out before 8pm, first night, morning run first morning, Batu Caves.

Unknown tourist at Batu Caves who really wanted a photo with our boys...they were game so she got her photo.

Kids vs adults soccer followed by pool time & movie time at a coworkers' apartment and an introduction to our Sunday market ritual for the Pasche family.

Central Market followed by Petaling Street and a hidden alley with wonderful street art. 

Once we returned the kids home (and ordered them pizza) the adults went on an adventure to Vertigo, a restaurant on the 59th floor, overlooking the city. 

Langkawi was our next adventure (and will be a separate post) from the 24 (happy birthday Yarrow!)-30th.

 

One night in Kuala Perlis and then the train back to Sungai Buloh.

We ended up everywhere on the 31st: Temple Thean Hou (a Chinese Temple to the Sea Goddess), Brickfields (an Indian Neighborhood), and then KL City Center to see the Petronas Towers, KLCC Park, and the Suria Mall of course. 

We have explored a lot of different dining options during the Pasche visit so I'll close with some of our group meal images. Today is our last day as a full group as Steve & Sky fly home on the 2nd.

Wishing you all joy in 2026, we have loved getting some cards from people (either carried by Yarrow & Steve or sent by mail) so if you are moved to send a postcard or letter know that they are received with HIGH ENTHUSIASM!