May 29th is Rupert Everett's birthday. Hence the photo above. My birthday also falls on the same day and, since it falls during a week break from work, we spend the whole week celebrating with food, fun, and travel. Click HERE to see photos from past birthdays.
The traditional breakfast my grandmother would have made	At Salisbury Cathedral on the day
This image reminds me of Peter Greenaway's A Zed and Two Noughts.	Nick in the arches
Making my grandmother's German Chocolate cake	Showered with gifts
One of my gifts	Nick found American cereal for me
Blowing out the candles (don't count)	The next weekend, we went to London!
One of our favourite places to eat: Ed's Easy Diner in Old Compton Street	On Friday, we saw Pedro Almodóvar's Bad Education, starring the luscious Gael García Bernal, who was often naked in Y tu mamá también.
We breakfasted at Starbucks	At the Tate Modern, right near our hotel
We saw the comprehensive Edward Hopper exhibition at the Tate	On the Thames
Hopper's famous Nighthawks was impressive in real life and close up.
A cute saleman in Covent Garden	We found this pie at a wonderful deli.
What did I buy myself in London?	Nick bought me this wisteria plant for my birthday. This photo was taken a couple of years later, after it (and I) had matured. Wisteria is my favourite scent.