Karen arrived in high spirits

exchanging of garlands

 

 

 

the ceremony was explained in English, to help us understand its meanings

 

 

the bride leads the groom for one circuit of the holy fire

the parents of the groom

 

 

the bride's parents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(one can only speculate...)

a short (and hilarious) Christian ceremony was held on the beach at sunset