After the Extravaganza that was the Festival of Kimba last year for my Big Four Oh My Gods, celebrating my 41st birthday has seemed a little quiet in comparison.
We kicked off the festivities with a fancy pants breakfast last weekend, I popped out to have a mid week lunch with the Welshman and I’ve been having celebratory coffees and cups of tea with the Gorgeous Girls all week. As you do.
I was served breakfast in bed, with a handwritten menu. Of course, I had to go with the Salmon Surprise, a special dish created by Boyo and cooked by the Welshman. Featuring a seabed of sauteed spinach and fresh parsley, a smoked salmon fish with three babies and an egg sun and clouds, it was delicious. And gluten free!
As we were arriving at lunch, an archbishop was being farewelled and there were rank upon rank upon rank of gorgeously attired men providing quite the visual spectacle. As we left the restaurant, the bells pealed again, for quite a different occasion, a huge Big Fat Wedding of some description.
The outfits were OTT with flashy accessories for both events.
After lunch, it was all about relaxing at home, reading a book, watching a DVD and Chocolate Cake par excellence from Mezzapica in Leichhardt for afternoon tea. As the birthday girl, I may have also eaten cake for dinner. As you do!
We also got to hang out with the ringtailed lemurs in their new exhibit. Taronga Zoo offers free tickets, but only a few sessions of no more than 10 people per day.
The lemurs are a bachelor group, as Taronga Zoo is a little too noisy for optimal breeding conditions. The dude in the middle, hanging out on his heated rock, looks like he just needs a cold one and a remote to make his day, don’t you think?
I’ve accessorised with the Usual Suspects jewellery, my new Alannah Hill hairpins and my Sterling & Hyde Jane bag. Perfectly prettily practical for a day out.
I’m also wearing my handmade Kimba charm necklace, worn as a bracelet. Thanks Boyo!
It’s a lovely walk around the Harbour, with a very interesting view of Barangaroo and all the developments. Lots of parking, some lovely green squares, scenery, flat surfaces for scooting races and tricks, plus Gelato Messina at The Star. What’s not to love?
What did you do this weekend? I hope it involved chocolate cake and a walk in the park!
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