Happy Birthday to me!!

It´s already been my birthday in Australia for some hours, in fact, it probably is over! Whoops, I slept in and missed chat dates, again! However, I am sure I will be up late tonight :)
I have lots more to update from the last couple of days, but all I have time for is...

Last night I met up with my dutch friend Joke (pron: Yoga) for a couple of drinks and a movie, Notes On A Scandal, then we went on for another drink and she needed to go home. It was only just after midnight and I wanted to see my birthday in properly so Joke encouraged me to head to San Telmo, where some night spots are. I jumped in a cab and arrived, chose a bar and walked in - what now, all of the tables are full and I don´t like imposing. Hmmm, female refuge - the bathroom. Looking in the mirror I heard some music coming from downstairs, it sounded like the ´Sex and the City´ theme song so, I went back downstairs, looked around and headed out the door to find another bar. After passing about 5 other bars, a lady gave me a flier so I went and asked her if anyone spoke English. She did - whoo hoo! She explained to me that the band was very popular and played famous Argentine music, and that there was a cover charge of 10 pesos. ¨What if it´s your birthday?¨ I asked. A man came past me and the lady said, ¨He is inviting you¨ so I followed him up the stairs and he asked if it was in fact my birthday. ¨Yes!¨ I said. I found myself a seat, ordered a beer and hoped for the best. The music was very good and the atmosphere was great, all of the people having a great time. The man, Adrian, joined me for a drink and we shared some great wine and chats, him professing that his English is ´horrible´ but in fact it was one of the better conversations I´d had - and so happy to have some company for my birthday! It was a great night!! Definately fueled by the sms messages (more welcome: +5411140373665) of birthday wishes from my friends :)

So, I have a little hangover today and am running behind schedule, surprise! But am looking forward to spending this evening with Lee and Flavia´s friends and family.