January 2018 in Slovakia

Sunday morning after the wedding, our Slovak little sister, Zuzana Marie, picked us up and drove us to church, where she also translated for us during the sermon, just like old times.  It was great to see many church friends there!  We went our for coffee/tea and cakes after church with Zuzka and our friend, Ján.  Why did I not take pictures???  :-( Sunday afternoon, we were so happy that the Jusko family stopped by to see us! Sunday evening, we had an amazing dinner and wonderful time together with our Slovak daughter, Janka Elizabeth, at her house in Okoličné.  We were happy to see fresh snow on the mountains on our last day in Liptov.  Snowy Monday views in  Liptovský Mikuláš We miss the mountains!  And finally, Pat'ka drove us to the train station where Eva and Katarína also came to see us off.  We couldn't believe the bride made the trip a day after her wedding!!   Katarí...

With our Slovak daughter, Janka Elizabeth, arriving at the  bride's parents' house in  Východná Delicious food and cakes were enjoyed by relatives. With our Slovak daughter, the bride, Katarína Joy Such a beautiful bride! We were so thrilled to be there! Gorgeous dress, gorgeous hair, gorgeous bride! With both of our beautiful Slovak daughters! The bride's parents, Janka and Juraj, waiting for the arrival of the groom. The wedding coordinator/announcer arrived, dressed in traditional folk attire. Announcing the arrival of the groom, Michael Joshua, bringing the bride's bouquet! Katarína pinning on Michal's boutonniere The blessing from the parents The decorated car and the wedding announcer Katarína coming down the aisle with her father Katarina's brother and sister-in-law The processional ...