After the mass, we all went to the sister's convent for a huge party. All of the sisters professing final vows had their families there, and the food was extraordinary.
As you can see, the table was set with attention to detail. If you look closely you can see the huge mound of shrimp piled on a bed of ice. The napkins were exquisitely hand-embroidered as was the tablecloth. I would have to say that this meal in the States would cost us each at least $25. How I love being spoiled.
The three sisters who were celebrating 50 years as sisters visited our table. They word these huge leis that smelled wonderful even from far away. They toasted every at every table. Good thing they only had Coca-Cola to drink.
This is the fun bunch at Linh's table. Linh drove us, as usual. I had to go over quite a few times to quiet them down. You know those sisters.
As we were leaving, one of the sisters decided to clown around with here 1930s hat, so I made her and her best friends pose for a picture. The whole day was like that...pretty crazy and full of wonder.
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