My birthday this year was one of the best ever. I didn't know what to expect, because these people at Sauen didn't know me at all a few days ago. But my birthday did not go unnoticed. The day before my birthday, after evening activities, we all went to a church in the village, to enjoy that space. In the church I taught Hava Nashira, a Hebrew canon that I learned at Walden (used the hand signs and everything, apparently really helped the non-musicians in the crowd). We also jammed on the organ, did some vocal inprovisations and just had a good time. When we were back, the remise (where we had most of our group meetings) was all decorated, and a party was about to start. We danced until midnight, and then they lit candles for me, gave me a cake, lifted me in the air, sang birthday songs, the whole deal... I was extremely happy. It was really like a child's birthday, with games and gummy candy and bamba, and it was very fitting, because I don't know how many people are that happy to turn thirty. At least, celebrating like a child makes you feel like birthday can still be a magical day. I also got a cake from the cooks in Sauen and a bouquet of red roses, and some people made sure that I was properly lubricated. I didn't get drunk really, just cheerful enough to dance until 2:00 am. The party lasted until morning, but I wanted to still have some of my wits left the next day, because it was another full day of activities.
That's it. Wonderful. I don't know much about Germans yet, but the ones I met in Sauen made a very positive impression.
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