Birthday Party

It was a good day here in Afghanistan. My Afghan colleagues found our from our European Union Police partners that it was my birthday. Suddenly, we turned a forensics meeting into a kabob party. Both groups were incredibly gracious and I most appreciatived their kindness.

I then had a series of meeting back at the international compound and departed there later than normal.... of course, it was my birthday. I should have suspected something when so many people were checking departure time for our traditional walk over to dinner on Thursday night (Friday is off). So, finally got back to my housing compound and a gang larger than normal headed out for dinner and then back to the Connecticut House for movie night.

Much to my surprise, there were a group of folks waiting with candles and a most beautiful and tasty birthday cake... happy birthday song too. The cake was amazing, white and moist with light fudge dripping... I believe at least three layer and huge! The best part of the festivities was that the candles displayed "50", a very nice present from them. The movie convened and as usual, I fell asleep.