Heron Chick and Countryside Lunch

Was up very early today.

Hubby had to be at work at unholy hour so figured would be a good wife and roll out of bed an hour ahead of this time and prepare some coffee.

Like auntie Mia always says; One must look after one's husband, and not be useless all the time!

Of course, hubby himself is the official coffee-maker out of the two of us - but is thought that counts. Also provided valuable moral support.

Immediately upon rising got very excited at prospect of viewing sunrise from balcony whilst sipping coffee. Sat on balcony for around 10 minutes until finally had to face reality - had already missed actual sunrise by a good half hour. Sun was simply residing behind a cloud. But sky was pretty pink colour so was totally worth it.


Yesterday found ourselves having to go on unplanned tour around country-side again - something to do with rescuing distressed lice-covered-parasite-plagued native bird, which indeed is a very important task.
Out of caution (did not wish to be infected with lice) did not get a good photo of bird. Or any photo at all to be honest. But here is one I borrowed:

Heron Chick

On way back stumbled on lovely little cafe out in middle of nowhere (near Eltham - outside Lismore):

Food snaps:

Mushroom Tart

Dahl

Not quite vegan!?
Yes. Do not want to be someone unable to leave own house for fear of ingesting something non-vegan; believe that small amounts - on occasion, will not harm me. If had it everyday, it most likely would.
Sort of like smoking?

As hubby says "am not doing it for the title." Following a mostly vegan diet, that is. Will be quite happy to hit a 95% and above target.


Now have spent far too much time adding blogs to reading list... must run or will miss Farmers Market. Need to purchase some ginger. And eggplant.