Friends dinner for Murang'a

Last night we held a dinner to raise money for the Murang'a friend's project...
It went very well, with Ivan ending the evening in solving 'the mystery of the bottle of Beluga vodka'!!!(a bit complicated-involving a small hammer and brush-it's baffled Pietro and I for months!)
There were 8 of us in all, Pie, Anna,Ivan, Valerie,Tati, Ricky,Michelle & Fred.(lots of people weren't able to come as this weekend is bank holiday here..but these have generously donated to the project.)

We started things off with a large apperitivo, held at 'Anna's bar'..People nibbled and chatted then we moved on to the table..
The guests dined on Pie's 'famous' Caprese salad while I made my all time tried and tested Paella de Marisco...
We then enjoyed Pie's fruit salad(alla papa Carlo;-) and two very yummy cakes...mmmm
All in all, interesting conversation, laughs and a good time was had by all.

It was wonderful for us to see the generous and kind side of human nature and also,to know that there are so many people truly interested in this project.
It means a lot to Pietro and I, as we are glad that in some small way we could all join together and help the Murang'a project
With sincere thanks to the people who came or donated....

Maya Angelou:
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

Winston Churchill:
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.