Ease flows through
a cup of tea and
I find my life large
enough to hold me.
~Numi tea bag

Five days in Manchester for a Purple Whirlwind Wedding...

The streets of Manchester....

The "Curry Mile..."

Carol and Martha...

Jason and Uncle Jonathan

The reception...

Eileen, Jonathan, Gemma, Brigitte, Raha, Brigitte (Jasons Brigitte) Jason, and Ryan..

Kara, Brigitte and mom

Our B&B- the grand Verdene Hotel...

The cousins-- during our one afternoon of sunshine-- me, Kara, Brigitte, Raha, Gemma and Ryan. (Brigitte and Gemma were the brides, Raha and Ryan are married, and Raha and Brigitte are sisters... as are me and Kara- spend a minute with THAT now why don't you!)

Brigitte, Gemma, Raha and Hannah at the "Spirit Bar"

Me and Sarah- a friend from Ks.

Kara, Raha and Ryan...

Brigitte and Salvador- sacked out after all the festivities...

Hennaing...


Gemma and Brigitte opening gifts and reading cards...

beautiful mom and Aunt Eileen...

Mom and Aunt Eileen-- giving everyone a reason to smile on a dreary day in Manchester...

Our for Brigitte's birthday...


All in all a really fun time...