Mels 30th at Berowra Waters

Mels 30th at Berowra Waters
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It's true, I'm married to a 30 year old women! Mel denies being upset she has left her 20's behind however I remember how it felt a few years back... just.

As we've only been in Sydney for a few months and don't have a big social network yet we had a few quiet drinks in Darling Harbour with some friends the night before Mels birthday then drove up to Berowra Waters 45 mins north of Sydney CBD for a posh dinner on the waters edge on her actual birthday on 07/08/08. I think Mel was a bit worried when I said the weather may affect the evening slightly (it was raining on the day) and that she would need some warm clothes. Mel had visions of camping out for her birthday celebrations - after 10 years you’d think she knows me better than that, or perhaps she does and that’s a worry!

We arrived at the public wharf at Berowra Waters to be greeted by our accommodation host Barbara from Yarragal (a self contained lodge type place) who took us by small boat (the only way to travel to the accommodation) to Yarragal to freshen up before heading out for dinner. Barbara was a typically friendly Aussie taking life easy and not too seriously – I’d recommend her place to anyone and must get on tripadvisor.com to write a positive review of her abode.

Dinner was at Berowra Waters Inn, rated top restaurant in Sydney on the main food review site in Australia eatibility.com. They pick you up (again by small boat) from any accommodation on the river and take you to the restaurant door. Starting with Champagne (you understand if you know Mel) we made our way through 5 courses of divine food - presentation hard to beat and an overall great experience. One piece of advice I felt compelled to give them (Tim give advice when it’s prob not wanted I hear you say!) was that perhaps when the restaurant is quieter during the winter months some quiet background music wouldn’t go a miss went in one ear and out the other of the young waitress.

I wanted Mels 30th to be memorable for her given she is away from home and no doubt missing family and friends at times like these. I think that was achieved and worth every cent. She did get a piece of jewellery for a present as well!

Next post, Mums trip to Sydney last weekend!

Cheers
Tim