and then-nicole's family made it possible for me. one renewed passport-a yellow fever shot and some malaria pills later i was traveling with them to africa.
one key component in this was my husband's enthusiastic support. he did not hesitate in advocating that i take part in this big adventure. there are many parts about this trip that i am thankful for-but his support made it possible.
see the first part of this post here
the kids just amazed me-they handled all the changes of traveling with apparent ease-they played soccer in the yard, ate what was served to them, followed directions and didn't complain. so tremendous!
the rehearsal was thursday night-another beautiful evening. i loved getting to meet all the bridal party-we went over to dinner at the groom's parent's house that evening-i had the best time getting to take pictures of the ladies making dinner
after dinner tea
another day at the cottage-getting ready for the wedding. samantha recruited help to make the veil-
the morning of the wedding-everyone shiny and bright in their beautiful clothes.
waiting for the ladies to come get nicole-this is a kenyan tradition. they chant and sing and welcome nicole into their family.
the bridal party and photographers went to a nearby primate village to do some posed pictures-
welcoming the bride and groom to the reception with singing and dancing
the men's turn for dancing
after all the gifts had been presented there was a final prayer and then they were off! what a fantastic celebration...