So initially the plan had been to go to Karosta today but once we got up we realized we really didn’t have enough time to get out there and back before we had to leave for the wedding at 1430. So we got up and had breakfast (which we found out was not included in our stay, 6 lats ($12) each, oh well) then went out towards the central market again, walked around the two churches but didn’t go in because both were having services. We then decided to try and make another non-rained-out trip to the beach. It’s really quite a short walk, 15 minutes or so and I’m glad we made the return trip, the beach is really beautiful. The sand is so soft it’s like walking on flour. So Jeremy and I walked up the beach to the breakwater, took some photos then made our way back to the hotel in a bit of a rush to change and me ready by 1430.
We were ready by 1415 and when we got down to the lobby Jim and Robert were still there waiting to get picked up. Robert had gotten ready at our hotel and their car was supposed to arrive at 1400 to take them to the courthouse for the first ceremony at 1430 (there is a private civil ceremony first, then the one at the chapel with all the family and friends). Our car came by at 1425 and their ride still wasn’t there, you could tell Robert was getting more and more anxious about being late, but just as we are pulling out a big old gold Cadillac limo with flowers all over it went by the hotel and as we turned the corner it turned around and pulled up in front of the hotel and picked up Jim and Robert so they are safely off to the first ceremony. We are waiting to meet up with a few more people to caravan to the church and then the fun begins!
…11 hours later we are back after a wonderful ceremony and reception. Will post details tomorrow.