48 is really great!

Turning 48 was painless, because I spent the day with my dear husband and girlies in such an extraordinary setting. 

Look at me!  Not a day over 48!

I am wearing new fancy bday earrings from Caroline. 

And this breakfast menu, in this room,

Scott and I chose the Fogo Island Signature:

It was heavenly, as was the coffee. The girls had the Western Shore Sandwich and Rosti (minus eggs), which got four thumbs up. 

Off we went exploring, right into a Hinterland Who's Who vignette with this mottled fox:

That's his prize he's sniffing. It was still wriggling. 

Chomp chomp chomp. 

Never say never. 

We came upon this lovely little museum comprised of about 4 buildings, depicting the olden days and ways of fishing. The caretaker and docent, on day 2 of the job, was everything you want in a guide -knowledgeable, friendly, and enthusiastic. Imagine spending winter mending huge nets. No thanks!

And back to the Inn for an outrageously good dinner (preceded by a "Fancy Fogo" cocktail, of course):

And in the company of Gwyneth Paltrow, no less!  We didn't take photos of her since we were trying to be cool about being in the company of a celebrity. 

And she was trying to be cool by not crashing my outstanding birthday dinner. 

We capped off the night in the cinema to watch The Grand Seduction, which everyone should see. Gordon Pinsent is a national treasure. 

The bday bar has been set really high, Scott.  Such an awesome day.