Indian Ceremony

Sorry it has taken a while as I couldn't find the cable for my phone, and it was right under my nose :)

Because they grounded all flights by Qantas, I spent the morning trying to book a flight home, without success.  Finally had to get ready, and wasn't very happy with my final attempt at draping the sari, but had to go with it.  Also left if too late to take public transport so caught a taxi, which cost $26, but had a great driver.  (An Australian, which here is unusual, as in Melbourne most taxi drivers are Indian or Pakistani).  Mind you, he lived in Adelaide, and I had to tell him how to get there.  Fortunately, I knew as he didn't have a street directory.)

Not all the photos are good as not used to using the zoom and went too far sometime.  But this is the best I could find.  Hope you enjoy.

 This is the Krishna Shrine.

 The altar inside the marquee.




















This the mother and father of bride

 The bride and groom with the bride's father.

 Two of her sisters-in-law  Michelle on the left and Donna on the right.

 Her other sister-in-law Nikki.

 One of her attendants. very pretty sari this one.

Another of her attendants, although this look a bit purple, it was a beautiful royal blue.

 This was the only clear shot of the ceremony.  They were pouring water? over their hands.  Not sure of the significance.

 This is the last decent shot and shows all Bec's sisters-in-law. Namita's sari was very spectacular too, in Cherice with silver diamenties.  All also had matching bangles.

We then went to an Indian restaurant for lunch.  Didn't get any photos sorry, as dropped my phone when I got out of the car.  Didn't find it until we left..  And couldn't each much of the food as too spicy and didn't want to take the chance of my tummy being upset.

Was able to get a lift home back to the city to my motel with Bec's Uncle and Aunt. 

When I got back and changed again tried to get a flight home, but had to settle for a bus.  Couldn't stay as didn't have my medications.  Only took enough for the four days.  Won't make that mistake again.

Found a seat on a bus, which takes 10 hours.  But then it wouldn't accept my credit card. So rang my elder son and asked him to do it for me in Melbourne.  Which he was able to do.  Had plenty of time,and the motel owner was very gracious and let me use the room until I left.

The bus depot was again close to the motel so just had to walk down.  Had had MacDonalds for tea, which I don't normally eat.  But then did find they had chicken wings which were ok.  Their hamburgers are rubbish.  (In my opinion ;D )

Lots on the bus were in the same boat, having been caught by the airline dispute.   So very friendly.  Didn't sleep a wink though.   Had a couple of stops on the way back.  Got into Melbourne just after 6am.  Caught a train home.  Rang Ro and he picked me up at Ringwood.  Home and went to bed for a couple of hours after taking Jayden to school.   Different ending than expected.

Hope you are having  a great weekend.  Not missing your daughter too much.

Hugs and kisses.