Today is our Wedding Anniversary! 19 years of bliss with not a cross word between us. Ever! OK maybe one or two cross words. So to celebrate Charlotte and I got up early and loaded a couple of washing machines with Gibb River Road-dust encrusted clothes and bed sheets which had turned from white to pinkish-brown.
Quidditch (Drysdale Rules, El Questro Variation)
The children spent the morning updating their journals and playing Quiditch (Drysdale Rules, El Questro Variation). Then they disappeared inside the camper and became very secretive. Half an hour later they presented us with Strawberry Sundaes to celebrate our Anniversary, the Sundaes even had those coloured sprinkles on them!
Our 19th Wedding Anniversary at El Questro
A lazy afternoon then dinner at the El Questro Steakhouse. We were looked after by Bernie (who we had met at Bell Gorge). She showed us to a table with a view across the garden to the river, and she took very good care of us. The food was excellent, we had the Tasting Platter for starter, and I had one of the best steaks I have ever tasted.
Yummy!
The children started to make lame excuses to leave the table, we knew they were scheming with Bernie. Had we not known we would have been concerned about Oliver’s bladder as he kept using the Loo excuse. At least Emily managed a few creative (but rather far-fetched) excuses. Any way, it was worth going along with the charade because they both arrived at the table carrying a beautiful Chocolate Cheesecake to share (Aaaawww!).
After dinner we strolled over to the Swinging Arm bar and found a table outside next to the bonfire. Entertainment was provided by Chris Matthews, a very good guitarist with a bluesy, rock style. We didn’t stay long as Ollie was concerned about some people dancing to the music (“Daddy, I think they’re a bit drunk!”). He also wanted to get to bed quickly because he wanted “the night to go fast” because he and Emily have a horse riding lesson booked for tomorrow morning.