It's taken me a week and a bit, but I'm starting to process the photos I took when Claire flew up for our Girl Date weekend :)
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At the airport waiting for the plane to arrive.
Stuck to the glass. Looking like this little man next to me I'm sure.
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Reunited!
We head to Newrybar, in the hills between Ballina { airport } and Byron.
Claire is aka The Shabby Chick and I want to take her to Country House Antiques to shabby-browse. And well, it's across the road from The Harvest so we have to pop in there too obviously!
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I promised a selfie or two :)
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The Harvest is one of my go-to cafes. It's laid back, with a gorgeous deck to catch the sunshine and a fire for the coldest of days.
We needed sunshine. And coffee. Perfect.
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Hmmmm....
For someone who has best-friended a photographer Claire has minimal patience for my art. YES I DO NEED TO PHOTOGRAPH EVERY COFFEE! HANG ON!! NO YOU CAN'T DRINK IT JUST YET! * hee hee *
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She responds with a strategically placed business card. Pah! ;)
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Mine :)
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Lunch is served.
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After we eat I have to photograph some of the delights spilling from the open-kitchen. Beautiful home-y treats...
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Chefs at work.
Don't you love an open-kitchen?!
Also, I don't think I've ever seen a cooler Bacon and Eggs on Toast tattoo. Like.
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With our caffeine addictions under control we jump back in the car.
Next stop Banaglow for some dog-loving. Then down the hill to Byron...
#tobecontinued