I have left the world behind and decided to be still and relax my mind so I can enjoy my favourite pastime – a visit to a coffee shop. Sitting here contemplating on a tranquil quiet morning in a little country town, my thoughts have traveled elsewhere.
Look Around You – What do you see?
I note lovingly polished tables and chairs surround me. I run my fingers across the smooth surface of the honey pine table knowing how much care and attention has gone into their immaculately smooth finish. I cast an outward look towards the big front windows and am greeted by a screen of luscious green rainforest. Just in front of the rainforest foliage sits the local Lion’s park with the Christie Palmerston statue to remind Millaa Millaa of its historical start. This is the ideal spot on a misty Millaa Millaa morning to just sit and write for 30 minutes.
Restore Your Energies
Work sometimes gets in the way of life, necessary as it may be, sometimes you need to just step-to-the-side and appreciate the beauty in nature, share a smile or a kind word, simply do nothing or write until your heart is content. A humble 30 minutes off the treadmill of life can certainly restore your energies.
Spoil Yourself
I have deservedly spoilt myself. I ordered my favourite, toasted chicken, cheese and pineapple, followed by cinnamon caramel chocolate cake. My beverage of choice was local Nerada Tea; straight from the farm into the pot. How good is this. I may need to come back next week to practise it again.
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OMG that cake looks so good!
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It was so good… and moist.
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Cinnamon caramel chocolate cake. Where do you get that???? YUM!!
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It was from a little country cafe…population 300 in the town. There are lots of tourists because of Millaa Millaa Falls, so they have a good dessert menu also.
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Spoiling myself tops the list! For me, lemon tarts always do the trick. 🙂
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Lemon tart with meringue on top is magic for me.
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30 minutes off the treadmill of life weekly sounds liken an excellent and very therapeutic essential!
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Heavenly solitude…
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Sounds great! I’m long overdue for some time out!
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You’d be surprised how good it feels to just enjoy a cafe visit all to yourself.
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Beautiful. I loved this piece because I too adore the magic that happens in a cafe when you’re quiet and still.
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Especially when it’s quiet and you’re looking out at rainforest. It was awesomely tranquil.
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That sounds like a delicious morning. It is amazing how restorative 30 minutes can be. My favourite toasty is chicken and cheese, always brings comfort.
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It was. So quiet and gorgeous looking out the cafe’s big picture windows to the rainforest. Also I love adding the pineapple because it gives a gentle sweet taste to the toasty.
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What a lovely choice of meal. It’s nice to indulge and feel good about it!
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Yes, we should enjoy…life is about the memories we make. This is one special thing I have always enjoyed.
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Love this! I just spoilt myself with a massage. Loved every minute of it!
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Thank you. Nothing better than a good, relaxing massage. I love the smell of the oils which makes me feel like I am in a special place.
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It’s a pot of tea for me. It helps set the mood, if I set the table and make a meal of it. I wouldn’t mind a piece of that cake!
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It was so moist. The combination of cinnamon, caramel and chocolate were so good. I took my time eating each mouthful.
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Great ideas! Thanks!
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Hi, I just found your blog :)) this post was nice because of how mindful you were taking the time to look around & appreciate the room. And I have never heard of Nerada tea. I love tea so I’m curious now lol
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Local Atherton Tableland tea. Could be in your local grocery shop.
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Thx! I’ll look out for it :)) what type of tea would you compare it too? Like chai?
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Bushells or a black tea. If you like Chai, ‘That Retro Cafe’ makes their own blend of spicy Chai tea. That’s at Yungaburra on the Tablelands, in my blog.
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Ahh ok. Thanks so much. I love trying to new teas. Very helpful :))
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Love this so much. A timely reminder for me too. When I visited the Atherton Tablelands in 2010 I loved the ambience! Thanks for linking up #lifethisweek 1/52 Denyse
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You are very welcome.
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To me it’s a reminder to live in the present more – notice stuff around us – and not be focussed on what’s happened or going to happen.
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So true.
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