The Port of Spain Hash House Harriers organized a fantastic White Dress Run in our honor on Thursday, June 13. All dressed in white--and many in white dresses--we started from Invaders Pan Yard at 5:30 in the evening and ran around the city. Through the streets of Port of Spain, the Queens Park Savannah, near the U.S. Embassy, and back to the pan yard again, we ran as passersby cat-called this strange group of runners.
Andre was supposed to wear a white dress, and I a tux--all we could find for Andre was a pair of white disco pants and a veil (which was quite a sight, really), and I wore a shirt and bow tie. Loads of POSH3 friends came for the run and even more came for the lime afterwards. Our trusted culinary expert from the pan yard, Rosa, concocted a beautiful fish broth to help cut through the beers.
What a wonderful way to start our series of wedding celebrations! Many thanks to the awesome hashers of POSH3!
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After all the planning, inviting, and RSVP-collecting, the day finally arrived--our first big celebration, the Trinidad engagement party. Andre found an amazing venue--Chop Chops bistro on Mucurapo in Port of Spain--with fantastic staff who have been really helpful throughout the planning process. Chef George Aleong prepared a menu packed with deliciousness: sweet baked brie/blue cheese/goats cheese/sage cheese platter, rocket/prosciutto/parmesan pizza, killer bruschetta, melt-in-your mouth crab filo cones, lamb/herb/feta/grape skewers, veg/grape pizza, stuffed chicken with saffron rice, and these to-die-for mini cheesecakes. I think everyone enjoyed the party, including Andre and me. Thanks to all who shared this wonderful event with us. More photos online.
