Celebrating Michal's 40th birthday

Michal had his 40th birthday while Gavin and I were overseas. So we had a surprise birthday for him last night at Anusha and Ashesh. It was a lovely evening. I love our group so much.

 

What a legend Michal is

Butter chicken dinner at Gavin and Tania

 A delicious dinner cooked by Tania. We then strolled to the new Fish Market for ice cream. I had cherry ice cream shake that was to die for.

Michal and his famous baguette!!

Tania's birthday

We met at The Glebe Hotel to celebrate Tania's 42nd birthday. Rajesh and Srini recently returned from India and Gavin from Nepal. It was blissful to all be together again. I love this beautiful group of people so much.

Frenchy's for lunch

 It's always a delight to meet up with this beautiful group of people. I had my usual dish: Goat's Cheese Quiche.

Celebrating Gavin's 7 day fast with only water

Gavin was still on a high from his fast and I must say he looks pretty good for someone who didn't eat for so long. We visited the Glebe market after a lovely lunch at a local cafe.

The famous annual G&T Xmas Party

Always an absolute blast with lots to eat.  I love it all except the Secret Santa game at the end. With Gavin's highly suspect rules, the game goes on for ever and you always, always have your preferred gift stolen, thus destroying all remnants of festive cheer!!  No, only joking. It's part of the annual tradition and wouldn't be the same without it.

Rajesh's housewarming

Rajesh has bought a fabulous flat so we went to celebrate.  Anusha shared with us a beautiful dance she is practising for an upcoming wedding.  She moves so beautifully, it was wondrous and special to behold.

 

Nepalese dinner in the city

A beautiful gift

I went out with my hiking friends a couple of nights ago to celebrate Mack's life and they gave me this sublime painting of Mackie. A beautiful gesture that brought tears to my eyes. It was done by the amazing artist Koko Loco. It really captures Mack's indomitable, larger than life spirit and I love it so much. A very precious gift that I will always treasure.

Painting by Koko Loco

Drawing by Anusha

Thank you

Camping and kayaking at Dunn Swamp

A wonderful weekend at one of my favourite camping sites.  The highlight was an amazing kayaking trip up the river to the dam.

Camping

We met a wonderful, elderly chap who is into astro-photgraphy.  He inspired us with some photos he had taken.

Gavin making heavenly garlic sausages. The breakfast of champions!

Kayaking