A very special day – my birthday!
Yesterday, we had a special ring to collect from a jewellery store in Cairns, as Himself’s wedding ring has “shrunk” over the years and was in grave danger of cutting circulation to his finger. We also managed to fit in a walk along the Esplanade (as well as an ice cream, of course) before the rain clouds once again started to move across the bay. We were also fortunate in seeing a jabiru, standing quite close to shore – the first time we have seen this stork in Cairns. The afternoon was spent watching the washing and the weather, but fortunately the rained stayed out of the Redlynch valley for a change.
Today, I had music (Patsy Biscoe singing a certain song!) at breakfast time, as well as receiving a beautiful gold filigree pendant. Skype calls from my daughter, sister and grandchildren while I was in the shower had someone confused as my laptop screen does not respond to touch! Maureen and James invited us to morning tea and Maureen had made a chocolate cake for the occasion. Instead of a trip to the supermarket for supplies, we decided to have lunch at the Botanical Gardens coffee shop followed by a stroll through the gardens. More messages from my son and a friend filled in the time waiting for our food (which was very nice, actually). The rain did hold off as we wandered among the trees and plants, even finding some specimens we hadn’t seen in flower before. I have to confess that the snake, although very alive and 2.83 metres long) was actually behind glass.
As my sandals have started to part company with their soles, I agreed on a visit to Masters (his heart rate and breathing increased dramatically in anticipation), but couldn’t really understand why we had to look among all the power tools for a tube of glue!
Tonight, James and Maureen are joining us for a celebratory dinner.
1 comment:
Botantical gardens look lovely. I hope the spoilt rotten Cat gives you a present in return for everything you have done for him!
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