Starting the day with a friend in Ghor
Chopper ride
The ancient Russian helicopter was specially selected to make me look young.
Stunning scenery as a birthday treat.
Birthday celebrations at the shelter (blurry to protect the innocent, including me in a silly hat)
The girls made me presents
Birthday dress - make by women at the shelter
Tea with a dear friend
Birthday dinner with another old friend (at the house I lived in when I first came to Herat)
Second birthday cake of the day. Less fancy. But delicious and made with love.
Wonderful birthday pictures, Marianne! Many happy returns to you.
LOVE these and seeing your face. What an incredible way to spend your 40th!
You don’t need no ancient Russian helicopter to look young sweetie. What a wonderful way to share your special day – made my heart glow to see. Much love to you xx
Another day to be alive, friends, cakes made with love, rose petals and bling! What a great birthday combination. Hope it is a wonderful year for you.
Looks like a fabulous day.
Belated birthday greetings to you Marianne!
May this coming year, and all the ones that follow, be amazing for you.
x
You look radiant and joyful and beautiful!!
Happy birthday, Marianne! Looks like it was a special day for you.
Wow, you look like you belong…how beautiful!
What a fabulous birthday you had!! (and you look about 12, missy!!)
The pictures are wonderful and really moving. I got a bit teary looking at them. I think because what you’re doing is to incredible and so few would be brave enough to try. You really are beautiful, inside and out.
Gorgeous pics Marianne! Looking forward to a belated celebration with you in person sometime soon. x