[m i a o w] the cat

We had decided to head back on the 2nd of January - M said he’d like to meander home rather than rush. But after a leisurely breakfast, followed by the other making plans to go to Poinciana Cafe* in Mullumbimby, a swim at Brunswick Heads, the suggestion of an orange cake and a viewing of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (which I had been dying to see for just about ever), we decided to ask if we could stick around just one more night. Then, just to make sure we weren’t overstaying our welcome, we offered to also cook dinner. What a day. I can say without doubt that although the year was only two days old, it was the best day of the year - midway through watching Winslet and Carrey chase each other through memories, J doled out pieces of the most outrageously amazing orange cake. It was still warm. M and I thought ‘what the hell - we’re leaving in the morning’ and brazenly ate third helpings.

*The Poinciana Cafe gets points for ambience, but their ‘Taste Plate’ is hugely overpriced - go for a tofu burger - fewer dollars and more clout.