So that’s what “banda” means

Judith and Carlos’s wedding was something to behold.

judith + carlos walking up the aisle (21k image)

I’m glad I took a few photos so I’d remember the later stages of the afternoon… They’ll be along in the usual place in a couple of days.
I’ve never seen so many people go from zero to full-throttle dancing in so short a time. Fair play to the mariachi and the banda. I’ve got a 15 second video from me camera with a blast of banda- it’s like a trip-hop beat coupled with a full-on brass section, amplified, and fronted by a smiley Mexican man who is the only one who doesn’t get to wear a pink shirt. I almost danced too, but chickened out at the last second. Again. I’m looking forward to hearing who, among the anglos, actually made it to the end of the evening. Sita & I sheepishly retreated at the grand old time of sunset. Judith’n’Carlos are off to Maui tomorrow I think, best of luck to ’em. Judith knows how to plan a party…