Martin and I love the British Bake-Off

We've been glued to the recent series!  I particularly love the Paul Hollywood handshake when someone really outdoes themselves. It's always cause for great celebration! 

Martin's 65th birthday party at the park

 

Mack loves Martin

 

Turning 48: My birthday dinner

Lunch party for my Hiking Gang

Pumpkin soup, roast chicken and roasted winter vegetables with feta and smoked almonds.  Followed by lemon pudding and chocolate mousse.  Then walked off with a stroll at Ball's Head.  A lovely day.

Blue Mountains Long Weekend

A lovely long weekend with the hiking gang, hiking in The Blue Mountains, staying at The YHA.

Memories

• The drive up with Kate
• Raining at the start of our first hike, then stopping (much to our relief)
• The mist and cloud over the valley
• Getting to meet Liz's new man, Mark. He's wonderful!
• Martin coming up to join us for Saturday night and Sunday. Everyone loved him of course.
• A hilarious game of Trivial Pursuit
• A fun game of Taboo
• The delicious pizza at the local bakery
• Restaurant in Leura
• A veritable feast of soup and chicken and cheese on the last night
• Visiting The Botanical Garden at Mount Tomah in the sun on the last day.

First day hike (Katoomba)

Day 2:  Evan's Lookout to Pulpit Rock

Day 3:  Botanical Garden

A walk to Berry Island and Gore Cove with Martin, my housemate

Ball's Head with Elna and Martin