Stepping off a busy city street into the graffiti-lined alley way, we were greeted by raspy-voiced buskers with metal-stringed guitars & homemade digeridoos, the mellow scent of coffee & the hustle of a makeshift flea market. The row of shiny sports bicycles & a line out the door of this intimate coffee bar could only mean one thing - we were in for a good time.
A tall cap with one for her & a soy latte for me, plus a brownie bite each - of course!
We pulled up a milk crate in the shade between two buildings, taking in the scene around us whilst waking our bodies with a superb brew. Strangers sitting side-by-side - artists, business men, mothers with their wee ones & 'the ladies who lunch' - all enjoying the eclectic atmosphere. Tapping our feet & sipping our coffees, we chatted about life & love, journeys & adventure, we made plans with friends to jam soon & made our way back onto the bustling streets.
We walked through the CBD taking in the changing scenery as Autumn makes her mark on the stark land. Leaves turning rouge & amber almost ready to flutter & fall to the pavement, shop fronts filling with wintery-scenes, & cafes displaying "Come in, it's warm!" signs. Families with their toddlers in tow make the most of the warm afternoon sunshine as our days begin to shorten & the crisp air settles in.
Not long now, takeaway coffee will be a faithful accessory, as well as the resurgence of leather boots & knitted scarves.
As the sun began her downward journey, we pulled up a stool to share a beer & burger. The perfect vantage for people watching. A young European family nearby relishing in the moment of their daughters first bite of burger. A man on crutches nimbly manoeuvring through the mall. Our waiters wearing hot-pants & bandanna's singing in the kitchen whilst creating our meal. We quietly enjoyed each others company, no words were uttered for quiet a while. A simple moment.
I crave these 'date days' with Sam. She's the best company - funny, talented & undeniably attractive.I adore documenting these moments with her. To share them here with you.
To reminisce them together in the future.
Something about date days linger in the memory. The best part is going home together to snuggle as the sun sets on the day
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Whoooops! Shouldn't leave the laptop open for cats to walk across! Lol!
DeleteSar xx
she will remember them forever, gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jane. It's lovely to revisit all these memories.
DeleteSar xx
How lovely! and now I really want a brownie!
ReplyDeleteThere was a sign below the brownies that said "the best brownies you will ever eat!" & that's exactly what they were.
DeleteApparently they're from a little bakery outside of the city & you have to get there early as they sell out by mid-morning - they're that good! So so moreish!
Sar xx
oh to linger over a brew with your love!...well not your love...my love! not that I wouldn't love a brewskie with sam, I so would...you know what I mean!
ReplyDeletenic`s on week three of being away....a beer on Skype just doesn't cut it! xx
Haha, a brewskie withr all four of us is in order! Someday on the near future, I hope!
DeleteI can't imagine how hard it must be to not be away from your love for so long - a day at work is enough for me! Bless you two!
Sar xx
You paint a beautiful, romantic picture with your words - sounds dreamy! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lou. It's pretty dreamy having an entire day with my love - I soaked up every moment!
DeleteSar xx
wow, that's a cheap brownie! sounds like an awesome date x
ReplyDeleteI think they'd quartered a bigger brownie - though those little bites were perfect with our coffees!
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