25 de Septembro

Tomorrow is Saturday, September 25. Tomorrow is my birthday.

In Mozambique, September 25 is a national holiday. In other parts of the world, outside the US, they often name streets for special occassions. We have a July 24 street in Maputo, as well as a September 25 street.

Last Sunday, I went around town with The Intern taking photos of Maputo. Why? Because when I was home I realized that I didn't have any. Without them I had no way to show family and friends the city we live in. I attempted to take a photo of one of the Av. 25 de Septembro (the last part of the word is pronounced "ooo," not "oh" because it is Portuguese, not Spanish - I still struggle with that).

Since it is Saturday, I will be off work. In the evening a group of friends and colleagues are going to the local Thai restaurant and then back to our place to celebrate.

Last year, we were living in Cambodia and I spent the day working. This year we are living in Mozambique and I will not be working (the first birthday off in a few years). Where will I be next year? Only God knows. What will I be doing? I cannot begin to predict. I continue to enjoy the journey of life - espescially because of the unpredictable twists and turns.

Sheri