Getting ready for the land of Fado and another candle on the cake. For the first time in years, I am taking a trip with no idea and no expectation of what the place might be like. I only know that I’ll come back officially and numerically one year older. Leaving straight after work to make sure I have the full birthday in the sun! It better not be raining, as currently predicted.

Incidentally, who knew birthday celebrations had such a rich history? All the way to ancient Egypt.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/11/history-of-birthdays_n_4227366.html