For those of you who don't know Ken Varee, this post probably won't be much more than some pictures of a pretty wedding. For those of you who do, you realize that these are photos of hell freezing over. OK...that's an exaggeration. But not by much - even Ken's best man joked about Ken's somewhat...how shall I say this delicately?... selective tastes in women. All joking aside, Ken has found himself a beautiful wife in Julie and their wedding was reflective of their simple, natural, spiritual sides. Music was provided by the Samoan choir of the St. Anthony's Catholic Church that both Ken and Julie attend. Father Fred (from the parish) and the Archbishop of Anchorage conducted the ceremony, which included family members from both sides as well as close friends as attendants (see photos in slide show at the right.)
Ken and Julie had their reception at the Bayshore Club House here in Anchorage and enjoyed a day that turned out both sunnier and warmer than the forecasts. Also celebrating the pretty day was a fairly large moose who strolled across the reception hall grounds, apparently just checking out the neighborhood. It seems that this wasn't a particularly unusual occurrence as only we "outsiders" jumped up and made a big deal out of it. The "natives" hardly noticed the moose was even there! (Jack and I have finally figured it out - all of the wildlife that we've been missing in the woods are hangin' out at hoppin' parties in the cities! Hence the name, "wildlife"...)
We hope to get together with Ken and Julie tomorrow after they return from an overnight getaway to the Kenai Peninsula. Since they have several family members and friends from out of town, they've opted to put off a longer honeymoon for a later date. (Besides, I think they're afraid that we'd follow them.)
Tomorrow, Jack and I plan to explore downtown Anchorage a little more. It's Alaska's 50th anniversary of becoming a state and they're planning some pretty cool doin's down there.
More tomorrow!!
L
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