We waved Lindy goodbye this morning, so grateful for all her help and good cheer over the past three day. I then ventured further than I have for awhile, down to the Sydney Writer's Festival on the Harbour. It was a stunning, sparkling Sydney day, so much so I decided to walk around from Circular Quay around to the Wharf theatres, even though my legs are as heavy as lead. As I ambled along I was acutely conscious of how beautiful this city is and how fortunate I am to live here.
When we booked our day at the festival, Maddie, Cazy, Lindsey and I all thought we'd be well placed to get together for a relaxing day out; the reality was quite different with me still struggling for energy, and the others with unexpectedly busy schedules, sick children, jet lag and all the rest that life brings. As a result we didn't get to all the events we booked for, but I did enjoy the three sessions I made it to, despite some pretty average interlocutors. The nicest part of the day was seeing my dear friends, and welcoming Linz's Mum, Arlene, back to Sydney for another visit.
On Day 123 I'm wearing another pair of Satellite earrings - my second last pair! I love the combination of colours and materials in this pretty fancy pair. I've had them for at least 10 years. I have a photo of me wearing them while I was pregnant with Angus when a group of us including Robbie, Vicky, David and Bill took Maddie to Blackheath in the Blue Mountains for her 40th birthday.
Robbie has reported in and it sounds like he's had a great day in Armidale celebrating his dear Aunty Beryl's 90th Birthday. She baked her own cake - of course. You can see what I'm up against in the sponge-making stakes - if I could channel her baking skills I'd have a very happy husband! We're looking forward to see him home safe and sound tomorrow - hopefully with a container of Aunty Beryl's lamingtons!
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