So we're the other side of the world and eleven hours ahead of Blighty so my birthday starts earlier than usual. I've been longing to run for the last few days (getting weirder by the minute, obviously) but the gigantic mozzie bites on my feet swell up if I even show them my trainers! But today they are better and whilst Big Foot lies in bed, I am off pounding my way (well, jogging and gasping for breath in the heat) round the road that circles the golf links and runs between the hackers and whackers and the sea. Spectacular views.
Then breakfast and card opening (thank you, children with forethought) and then we head to Red Hill Market which is a huge charity market over about 15 acres full of crafts and foodie stuff. The perfect place to buy today's gourmet picnic. Then off to Shoreham beach which we had scoped out a couple of days ago. Definitely our best beach yet and although it is a sunny Saturday there's plenty of room for everyone. Swimming and walking along the beach looking for shells and watching for dolphins - not making an appearance again! The absolute perfect way to spend my midwinter birthday.
By the time we get back and are changed ready for dinner, Yorkshire is waking up and lots of nice messages are winging my way - thank you! And a phone call from Mike and Rosie who are still on their way to Perth in their van. Brave folks, I'm too much of a comfort-lover to be up for that. Dinner was at Cook and Norman again and it was delicious and for once we are not holding back and have all three courses. Back to the Flinders Hotel for our last night. Flying home tomorrow.
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