Tip Toe to Tuross

29 November 2020 / Story: Anne Zattera, Pictures: Anne Zattera, Anda Clayton

TIPTOE TO TUROSS

Friday, 20 November 2020

 The sun decided to shine on us for a change.  Tops down, yeah!

Our team of 6 meet at our usual starting point of the Heritage Bakery at Milton.  The chatter and catching up starts immediately.  We can’t linger too long though as we need to get on the road to meet our final two at Corrigans Beach Reserve.

Then there were eight:  Brian & Anda, Bill & Janice, Graeme & Anne, Dace & Chris.

Form a line and zoom zoom along the stunning coastal road to Mossy Point Boatshed for their fabulous coffee.  Thank you Bill for the delicious homemade rock cakes – just like my Nonna used to make.  Thank you Janice for supervising Bill in the kitchen.  Bill promises to email his recipe.

The day is simply gorgeous.  We watch the activity at the water:  swimmers, young families, fishermen, oh and the Reckless Retirees with their little cars.  Cormorants harassing the pelicans.  The sound of cicadas.  Ah, this is a summer’s day in Australia.  Where else would we want to be?

Topped up with caffeine and cake, we hit the road again to head south to our luncheon destination.  It doesn’t matter how many times we travel the coast road, it is always something special to experience.

Through Moruya’s busy shopping precinct, past the golf course and onto Tuross Head to the Pickled Octopus Restaurant.  Perched on the lake, we can see the water glistening as we enter the restaurant.  The view is simply stunning.  Our first time in a long time where we have sat at a table and had menus brought to us.  This Covid bug has seriously hindered our more recent dining experiences.  But today we are spoiled.  Almost back to normal.  Almost.  Out come our phones and we check-in with the Covid safe app while waiting for our cool drinks.

The meals are Thai inspired and there are a lot of seafood options.  Decisions, decisions … The waitress is friendly.  The cook pops her head out of the kitchen to check that we are happy with our meals.  We smile at her and nod with our mouths full.

A young couple on a romantic date at a nearby table offer to take a photo of our group.  We return the favour and take their photo.  Memories are made of days like today.

We truly appreciate the important things – connecting with good friends over a delicious meal.  Good health.  Having the time to enjoy our little MX5s on our beautiful south coast.

The bill arrives.  What! It’s time to leave?  Where did the time fly?  We slowly walk to our cars and take a last look at that view and we all vow that we will return to this lovely place.

See you all at our next run.