Mr. Charles

All good.  The return to Batoka over bumpy roads, the joys of the communal shower and outhouse and Zanzibar Moon.  Getting reacquainted with Mirriam’s upbringing at Primrose House and spending time with her family.  Photos with the white man and the matching dress.  All part of moments that will live long in the memory.

Best was the Lubono process.  Why the plates were even used, who knows.  The shuckster uncles put in their place by calling out the lack of prayer a true highlight.  The silence regarding price the only way to address the matter in the West, while the amount paid a way to contribute back to the village that will remain behind and honour the future.  

Settled in safely now to the luxuries of the Junior Suite at the Taj, as Mirriam sorts her dress and teeth cleaning before the big day.  A perfect Monday, with the work of wedding and honeymoon and immigration forms ahead.  As the As You Like It reading states...  Good in Every Thing.  I Would Not Change It.