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Moroccan BBQ

Had a fab weekend In Lincoln with the family. It was my Aunty Viv and Uncle Con's 50th Anniversary! For some reason Aunty Sandra decided on a Moroccan theme - at first a bit skeptical but it turned out to be fantastic and very unique!

Amy and I drove up on Friday after I finished work - hit the rush hour traffic hard! Instead of a 3.5 hour drive it took about 5! When we arrived they were all in the pub (ofcourse). It was so nice to see them again - always great seeing the family (Moms brothers family) but nothing better then being surrounded by South Africans again!
Amy and I with some biltong
Amy and I were staying in a caravan (spider infested!) Which was right outside the house.
Our home for 2 nights
The Saturday morning I woke up at 5.45! It was such a long day, setting up the marquee, getting food sorted, getting dressed etc! But I loved every minute of it. Aunty Sandra's brother, Robert let me drive his Range Rover and I must say I believe it was made for me!!
Such a nice car!
The idea of Moroccan style didn't strike me at first but it made the day soooo much funnier! We took ages setting up and deciding what worked but in the end it looked brilliant!
Amy having a laugh 
Low tables, cushions and puffs on the floor
It did look great! Unfortunately, I got last choice f what Kaftan to wear so I got stuck with a brown dull one but I didn't mind, it was all a bit of fun!

The food mainly consisted of LOTS of Lamb and plenty of chicken - I love lamb so I was happy!

I think there were 8 legs of lamb and 1 shoulder eaten 
Then there was plenty of alcohol and profitorols for after! :) We even had a delicious milkshake liquor which had Kahula and Ice cream with flake crumbled on top - amazing!! But no photo.

The Bride and Groom were so lovely! Poor Aunty Viv started crying when she saw Amy and I, having not seen us for about 8 years! It was really beautiful and I am so glad we were able to be apart of their day!

The couple dancing to their favorite songs from 1963
                                                  Here is some for pics of the others outfits.

Uncle Rick and Aunty Sandra

Emma

James - this one is questionable!
And last but not least - cause I know she will kick my ass for not having put loads of her pictures up!

Amy

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