Fourth of July weekend
Every now and again someone asks me what 4th of July is like in my country - do we have fireworks etc. Huh? And why, exactly, would we celebrate 4th July?Highlights of my 4th July weekend:
- Hanging out on Bolinas beach with two friends and a dog
- A Brazilian barbecue where I felt like I was in a different country entirely - lots of Portuguese and Spanish being spoken, fantastic Brazilian jam session in the living room (and a Brazilian complimented my drumming skills! yay for me)
- Talking to my big sister in NZ, whose birthday it is today
- Turning up at two separate barbecues, saying hello, grabbing food, and leaving, because we wanted to catch the fireworks
- Walking really fast towards the marina to see the fireworks, and arriving just in time for the finale
- Making plans for hiking in Marin, scuba diving in Monterey, a road trip to Portland, Oregon
- Sleeping in
I'm not really sure what 4th July is all about (something about signing some declaration?) but for me it was a lovely celebration of friendship. And fireworks and beer.
R.
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