We had a great time in Central America.

It was much more interesting and beautiful than we had expected. The food and the people were wonderful.

Now, more of “Joe in Africa.” Chapter 14

Everything came together on the appointed day as promised. The weather was perfect and nearly everyone who said they would attend, did. there were few exceptions. After all, this was the wedding of the year, or so some had said as it came closer.

Few people noticed the second drone fling ooverhead. One was from the company hired to take the videos and photos, but one was there’s and the other belonged to an unknown government agency.

chad, his family and his friend from the pharmaceutical family had no idea they were under suspicion of continuing their illegal activities. Suzan had no idea either.

The priest, a portly man, came from the right side of the raised alter. he was waiting behind a large brightly flowered hedge. The grand mansion of Chad’s family sat off in the distance. It’s long gravel drive reached the front of the entrance of the large home with four columns planted soundly on the front portico. They seemed to be standing guard. It was a quarter mile drive from the narrow, winding country lane that brought everyone to this fabled place.

there had been many stories written about the history of this building. They included who built it and who had lived in it. Two U.S. Senators had called this splendid structure their home. A large pool and tennis courts sat in the rear, out of the line of sight. The huge garage that could hold six cars sat off to the side in rthe rear behind a row of trees. the house seemed to remain timeless.

Three chimneys could be seen protruding form the gently slopped, slate roof. The quarters of the staff were on the right side behind the kitchen and pantry. The large dinning room was at the front of the house on the right side as well. It’s grand windows looked out over the driveway and gently sloping front yard with acres of grass. The road off in the distance had a large grouping of tall trees planted along it. Seclusion was the order of the day for nearly two centuries.

I promise more tomorrow.