GOOD FRIDAY 2008

And it was a good Friday!

Both bars cleaned through, baking in the tins, and all ready to go to church for the evening service. How beautiful the big church looked last night with its shining crystal glass chandeliers and newly painted fresco ed interior. The highly decorated mock coffin of Jesus looked like a miniature sedan chair with canape totally covered in fresh roses, pinks, whites, lemon. George sang with the men and there was a choir of local people who sang the responses. The sound from the locals was melodic but had that sound of African song part shout part sing whilst being very earthy and child-like.

After the service, and because the evening was so cold, I returned to the bar with George, Mark and Lydia, to watch the procession through the village from the comfort of the bar. Quite a crowd followed.

The very best part of the evening though was when our lovely daughter rang me from England and I was able to chat to her and to Jack our 5 year old grandson. Hopefully they will be able to come and see us in July. I can't wait.