In a beautiful ceremony at the Chapel of Guadalupe here in Cancun, Philippe and Fernanda were married on Wednesday, 29th December, before over 30 friends and family who flew down from Canada and Mexico City, or drove up from Tabasco. With the Caribbean Sea as a backdrop, the horizon massed with clouds and a setting sun, we gathered dressed in white, in the small chapel for the traditional Catholic mass and wedding. A lone harpist accompanied the service with some very special music that we all will remember for a long time. Following a toast to the beaming couple we enjoyed a delicious dinner in a large ribbon and flower decorated gazebo on the beach, then, with our own three bartenders keeping us in drink, began three hours of fun, dancing, and the throwing of the gartar. Then we all proceeded to the room of Cesar and Rosalia for more food and songs by Fero and Rosalia's nephew, Jesus. It was a beautiful and touching experience for both Marie and I and we were honoured and happy to be welcomed into this wonderfully close family.
Today was a day to recover, relax and reflect and think about the next big celebration ahead : New Year`s Eve! We enjoyed a sunnier, warmer day here so Marie and I went swimming in the heavy surf that was still pounding the sandy beach. The winds, continuing to blow steady from the north, brought scudding clouds and the occasional sprinkle of rain later in the afternoon. Thankfully we had no rain for the wedding!Tomorrow is our last full day in Cancun before moving on to Cozumel on the 1st. It has been a fun week, getting aquainted with new friends and family, and we both will miss them all. Our party tomorrow night will be our last together for a while but we will leave with many happy memories! gws
