Two if by sea(plane)…
Took a seaplane out of Sydney yesterday. It was my wife's birthday and I surprised her with a trip up the coast to Whale Beach where we ate a Jonah's. This had to have been one of the best day excursions we have taken in some time. The weather didn't cooperate, but no matter…the plane ride meal parade couldn't be rained on even if the skies did open up.
We took off in a little four seater seaplane for a 20 minute awe-inspiring ride north of Sydney. Sydney beautiful by land and sea, but by air it is a special treat. Even with a grey, rainy backdrop, the city is a spectacular site. We took off out over the harbour and out through the heads. Along the way we spied many little beaches, coves and small islands approachable only by boat. It just looked…special.
When we landed in Palm Beach, we hopped the shuttle to Jonah's. Now, we weren't up as high as in the seaplane, but the view from the cliff side restaurant was almost as stunning. The views are expansive and spectacular. The trip just kept getting better. We settled in at our table and had a bottle of sauv blanc put on ice…which was soon to be joined by a gifted bottle of champagne that a friend had arrange as an added surprise (did I mention that it just kept getting better?).
The meal was a perfect compliment to the setting. We shared the beef for two. It looked like enough for three or four and we thought we'd be taking home half of it for later…no chance. The beef was cooked to perfection (medium rare). We agreed it very well may have been the best we've ever had.
More wine. More champagne. Some desert. Birthday cards. Lots of smiles and lot of love shared.
