Today is my 33rd birthday. 20 years ago for my 13th birthday I made my parents take me to the Ramses exhibition at the Dallas Museum. It sparked a lifetime passion for ancient civilizations. Today, the Dallas Museum is visited by Tutankhamen and I made my parents take 
me once again. This time the exhibit was full of treasures from King Tut's tomb. I could never choose my favorite thing but there was some amazing jewelry dripping with gold and semi precious stones that would make any girl fall in love. Perhaps in another 20 years I will make my parents take me to Egypt to see the actual pyramids.Also on this whorl wind birthday weekend, I got to meet one of my most favorite people. The famous travel writer and PBS star Rick Steves! He was giving a talk and slide show at the local library and so my mom and I went to see our travel guru and get some books signed. Here is a blurry picture my mom took of me and the man himself.
And here is a non blurry picture of him. 
He gave a really inspiring and eye opening talk and got me excited to keep seeing the world! So, overall an awesome birthday! One to remember for sure.
4 comments:
Happy Birthday, Chels! Love ya - Aunt Shelle
Atleast I didn't cut anyone's head off! Besides, the trifocal I was looking through wasn't blurry. Glad we get to celebrate your day together! xoxo Mom
No way! You met Rick Steves! He makes Europe so easy! I love him!
Lucky you!! I adore Rick Stevens. Watched some of his videos before I went to Italy a few years ago.
He does make you want to travel!!
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