Annual event

New Year’s Day, another annual event.

And, as has been in the case for the past few years, Neighbour Heather and I set off on our annual event, New Year’s Day Breakfast.

 A repeat this year; it was NH’s choice and we revisited a hotel in Spencer Street where we had previously enjoyed breakfast a couple of years back.

However, time passes and things change and we felt it was not quite as enjoyable and relaxed as in the past; most of the food was prepared well in advance, meaning it doesn’t have that fresh look and taste.

 There is a good reason for this preparedness from the hotel kitchen point of view.  It means they are ready for the rush of latecomers who sleep in and then rush down to the dining room and as we heard, complain vociferously about having to wait.  Waiting for breakfast is not always an option, especially when you have a clutch of children in tow.

We noticed on the way into the city some cafes were open for business.  At last they have realised there is business to be had and money to be made on New Year’s Day morning.  Maybe the reduction in payment to staff on public holidays has made the difference.  Who knows?

Leaving the hotel behind, we stopped at a café not far from home, where we had excellent coffee. After a careful reading of the menu and a good look about to see what other diners were eating, we decided that next year this café may well be our venue of choice for the Annual Event.

And to you Dear Reader, I wish you a year much like the lighthouse below.

 A year that stands tall, has few clouds on the horizon, wide blue skies and suggests you make time to relax and bask in the sun.

Airey's Inlet lighthouse       file photo 2005