We were blessed to be asked to be godparents to one of Matt's old classmates from Atlantic College in Wales, Ghebre and his wife Nigisty. Their third child, Yohanna, a son, was born in January and although Eritrean custom dictates that he be baptised within 40 days, we couldn't make it to London until this weekend. Fortunately the family and Orthodox priest understood. What a celebration it was! After a 5 hour ordeal at the church, there was a reception with delicious homemade Eritrean food and home brewed liquor.After absolutely stuffing ourselves with injere and curries, the band played traditional music while we all got up to dance. Pictured here is baby Yohanna's great-grandmother dancing as the guest of honour.
It was special to be a part of the sacred rite of passage in the baby's life. Definitely a memorable day.
We even managed to sneak out for a couple of hours to watch the England match at a friend's house. Like they say, the World Cup only happens every 4 years!
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