Paul is the best husband ever and organized a fun birthday weekend for me that was full of surprises! On Friday he gave me flowers and went to Bodha Spa for a manicure, pedicure, and foot massage. Saterday night started with a romantic cyclo ride to Le Place (a French Restaurant) and then to the circus! What a surprise... from bears driving moto's (above), monkeys riding bikes, trapeze acrobats, contortionists, women twirling in the air on roller skates, elephants, clowns, and included 2 hours of amazing acts!
Then we went pub crawling in the Old Quarter to Bia Hoi street cafes serving homemade brew until they closed at midnight. Everyone sang happy birthday in the streets at midnight. Another cyclo, Mr.Suan, took us to a barge bar on the river and waited for us until 3am when we finished dancing!
On Sunday, we went shopping, had facials, and full body massages. He gave me gifts and treated us to a special 6-course dinner at Hoa Sua, a restaurant that trains street kids how to work, live, and be successful citizens in their community. The caviar with arugala salad and strawberry dressing was fabulous. What a wonderful birthday! Check out the circus videos below of the twirling rollerskate girls and then my favorite, the men acrobats...
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Happy Birthday Eileen.
It sounds like you had a wonderful time celebrating. I have been enjoying your blog and though I am happy you and Paul will soon be safely home, I am sad I will no longer be reading about your wonderful trip around the world. I have really enjoyed cyber traveling with you.
Give my friend a big hug for me and enjoy your final months as world travelers.
With Love, Charlene
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