Lunching

Wendy was in town on Thursday and Stella thought that we might perhaps go out for lunch. It was a lovely day so we bundled her up and walked down to the Midland shops and went to Espresso District for lunch. It's less than a ten minute walk.

She didn't eat the toast,
but she ate every scrap of the bacon
and eggs!

I must admit that I hadn't ever thought to walk from Stella's place down to the cafe so I haven't taken her there unless we were coming back from somewhere else. It's much too close to justify getting in the car, so if we are minded to have lunch we've gone somewhere further afield. And the cafe does good food, nice coffee and has excellent, friendly service.

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Stella wanted to go shopping. To be fair, Stella always wants to go shopping. She loves shopping for clothes. I do not love shopping for clothes so we only go occasionally. Yesterday was one of the occasions.

We drove out to Stockland, Wendouree and started the adventure with lunch in the Wildseed Cafe.

Happy to be out and about

my Thai style pork belly salad

Pulled pork and poached eggs
on toast for Stella

And then we went shopping. Stella's favourite shop, Black Pepper, doesn't have a branch at Stockland. There is a branch in  Bridge Mall, but it closes early on Saturdays, isn't open on Sundays and isn't especially easy to get to during the roadworks. So we made do with the outlet shop at Stockland, where Stella bought a number of jumpers, ready for winter. We had a quick look in Sussan's, window shopped a few other shops and had a wander into Kmart where we bought Easter eggs for next Sunday.

We came home via a drive around the lake, so Stella could satisfy her wish to "see the sea". I know the lake isn't actually the sea, but it is a lovely body of water which was sparkling in the sunshine.

Stella seemed happy enough - although I strongly suspect that when she got home she had an afternoon snooze!

The weather has definitely taken a turn towards autumn. Cool/cold, misty mornings, sunny afternoons and cool/cold evenings and nights. I lit the fire last night, just for a short time, and I have put a snuggle blanket on the bed. I have worn long sleeved shirts this weekend, and even jumpers during the morning and evening.

Sunset from my garden

Misty dawn from Hugo's house,
looking as though there is 
an inland sea

Autumn cosmos flowering 
in my front garden