I took a small detour from Tanzania to spend a couple of weeks in India. The main event was a college friend's wedding. A whole crew of my college friends flew in from the US, and we had an awesome time! The ceremonies took place over a few days, starting with a party in Delhi:
Above, a pic with some good buddies from college.
Below, one of the sexy hookah lounges set up at the party.
A picture of the "pooja," or prayer, that is meant to bless the groom before his wedding:
Above, an awesome "fire dance" that the bride's side does to announce her arrival.
Below, some of us at the music festival, or "sangeet," that happens the night before the wedding.
At the actual wedding ceremony, the groom enters in a big procession, riding a horse and with his entire side of the party dancing to announce his arrival. Everything is extravagant and glorious...and every night ended with dancing until 4 or 5 in the morning!
The Shoranur train station (I love the trains in India!), in the town where my grandma lives:
Above, the lovely bride and groom (at the ceremony that took place at three in the morning, a time the priest had deemed most auspicious!)...and below, the groom with all of his friends from overseas.
Of course, amidst all of the wedding fun, I had some time to visit with family. I spent one week in Kerala with my grandma and some cousins:
Above, fishermen in Cochin, Kerala take a break to play a game.
Below, a hilarious sign in the Jewish part of Cochin:
After all of the fun, I had time for a farewell meal with some cousins before flying back to Tanzania:
Such a great trip!
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