Abram in Motion

A major benchmark in my "prejourny" has been reached. Yesterday was Bob's wedding. Bob is a longtime friend of mine and one of the friends who I think I'll keep in touch with throughout my life. We might even get to meet up in Vietnam together. (his wife was born in Vietnam and grew up in Sioux Falls)

I was one of the groomsmen along with several other good friends. Wall had to get new suits. Mine didn't fit me quite as well as I'd like - I think I've been spoiled by Shanghai's fabric market.


I didn't realize my hair had grown so long!


Bob and Hanh before the wedding during a photo shoot at the Japanese gardens in Sioux Falls.


There's Bob waiting for his bride. Dan, a professional musician from The Spill Canvas, played the music for the ceremony. He did a really good job. He composed a song for them, and did his own version of The Get Up Kid's "I'll Catch You". I still have it stuck in my head. :)


I don't remember what these were called...but they're some sort of Vietnamese qipao. They looked rather chinese to me.


Sean and Trent on ice.


The Daytona gets marred for marriage!


Today I got my bike tuned up. She's running clean and smooth, ready for the journey ahead!

Right now, I'm staying with my friend Sean in Sioux Falls. I'm doing the final planning for my tour. (and waiting for my trailer) Nic , my friend from South Dakota who lived in Shanghai with me for 7 months, fand his brother Morgan might be riding with me for the first several days. That will be a welcome comfort! If all goes well, I should be leaving Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning!