May 5, 2009
After taking the dinghy ashore for a good cleaning, we sat on lounge chairs
at Hamburger Beach. Two Laughing Gulls caught our eye because they appeared
to be rubbing necks. They raised their beaks in the air and made, no
kidding, cooing sounds. The smaller one, the male, ran circles around the
female. This display went on for a while, when we noticed activity further
down the beach. They were setting up chairs,and music stands. Were our
little birds an omen? Yes, it was a sunset wedding. The first guests were
ferried over. Dressed in their wedding finery, they began to roast in the
hot afternoon sun. Soon shoes were doffed and they began wading in the
crystal water, hoping to cool down. More of the 20 or so guests arrived and
finally the wedding party. The bride wore a long pink dress, and the
musicians played. At sunset, the vows were said, and all piled back into
the waiting ferryboat. They returned to the Peace N Plenty Hotel, where a
small reception was held. What could be more romantic?
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