Friday, May 16, 2008

Twas the night before....

the family arrived for an American-Argentine wedding bonanza and she couldn't sleep. Her mind raced with new themes for the maid of honor toast, the early morning grocery list (TP, paper towels, coffee and soymilk for Aunt B, what else could I be forgetting?), and the weekly plans ahead -

Sat: Rachel/Rey, Aunt B, Rey's family arrive. Hugh meet and greet at the airport. Imagine hectic crazed day helping everyone get settled. Group dinner at Don Julio's mabe??

Sun: Mom and Carlos arrive. Meet them at their apt to help with ck in and money exchange. Eveyone goes to San Telmo Antique Fair

Mon: Spa day for some. Show Aunt B around the city - her first trip out of the US ever! Sneak off for prenatal yoga class.

Tues: Girls take train up to San Isidro - wealthy suburb north of BA for bridal hair and makeup trial.

Wed: Hugh takes boys out to steak eating, chest puffing, girl watching excursion. eek

Thurs: Day trip to Lujan - visit the churches and altar of famous virgin saint lady. Group dinner and milonga.

Fri: Board bus for La Candelaria estancia. Enjoy lunch, horseback riding, games, tennis, naps whatever. late afternoon rehearsal with Father Renee.

Sat: Wedding day! Meet florist, band, cake lady, priest to coordinate set up. Harry Karry. Fabulous photos by celebrity photographer from SF.

Sun: Exhale a bit. sleep in and enjoy the last day at estancia. bus back to BA late afternoon.

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