A little bit country

Growing up I was a part of a group of four. We were practically inseparable, and although we made friends with others, our foursome was impenetrable.

Then came high school. of new people and new adventures later we had drifted apart and, long story short, by the time we properly came back together, we were a five. 

Two have ended up in Armidale, two are still on the Central Coast and I am in Sydney. We all try to get together in any way we can as much as possible, but some of the best times have been spent in Armidale, or "Farmidale" as we fondly refer to it. 

Last Friday, the Coast girls and I jumped in the car and drove 5 hours north to visit the other two. Going on these road trips it's like we revert to being 12 again, packing the car with as much junk food and 90's music as we can stomach. The girls had brought a cool bag with soft drink, some chips, crackers and Lillie's and I had baked brownies. We kareoke'd until we could kareoke no more and laughed so hard we nearly had to pull over.

The thing about these fabulous women is that we have all grown up to be very different people, yet we know eachother so well, it's like things never changed at all. Big is pregnant and just moved into a new house her and her hubby built, Little is about to embark on a motorbike trip to Finland through Asia with her partner, Sish is slowly doing renovations to her home, and Fizz is newly single. Yes, we all have nicknames and no we will never call eachother by our first names.

We headed into town for lunch a Bistro on Cinders and indulged in two courses. I went for the Thai Beef Salad as I felt more justified in ordering dessert, which I had picked out before we were even shown the menu board - flourless chocolate cake with lime, walnuts and margerita cream. The service was knowledgable and friendly enough to have a little fun with us as well.

Stuffed with food and plied with a good strong shot of coffee we ventured out to Dangar Falls to get some fresh air. Unfortunately it hadnt rained in a while so the falls were absent, but the scenery was still beautiful.

 

Little & I have always bonded over food and this trip was no different. The decision of roast lamb was unanimous, and without much discussion, I got to preparing the veg while Little worked the lamb. It was simplicity at its best.

I'm not sure if I could live out of the city, not yet anyway. But I look forward to our weekend escapes. The next trip is not too far away as we send Little off and welcome Big