40

I’m turning forty today. My husband and I are in Stockholm, the city where we met about fifteen years ago. Back then, we both lived here, but in 1999, I left for Amsterdam, and then, in 2004, we both moved to Malmö. Somehow, it felt appropriate to celebrate my big day here. We have spent most of the day walking about in the beautiful summer weather. Later tonight, we’ll have dinner with friends and family.

Earlier today, I snapped this photo from our hotel. Seen in the picture is the mediaeval Old Town, with the tower of the German Church rising above the houses.