Monday, January 14, 2013

Cheers!

NMFs (non-Muslim foreigners) could order alcohol in their rooms at the Marriott in Islamabad, which would arrive in paper bags or bin liners. There was also a cash bar tucked away in the basement of the hotel. The selection of drinks on offer couldn't be described as wide: red (Shiraz) or white wine (Chardonnay), whisky, gin or vodka. No cocktails, nor champagne. The final night of the weddding was the most formal: a reception for 250 people followed by dinner. Each table setting had a white and red wine glass but hopes were dashed by the waiters who asked, "Coca Cola or Sprite?"

2 Comments:

Anonymous kinglear said...

I was once offered " champagne" which turned out to be sherbet in fizzy water....

3:12 pm  
Blogger Whispering Walls said...

Wow what a let down!

11:35 am  

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