sky rocket

a few months back, on his way to a gig in perth, b had the great idea to go to westport overnight to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. so we did. we stayed at the cove country inn and spa, and had a great time. it was super relaxing, peaceful, and the whole village is really friendly. i used to work in westport in the early 2000s, so it has a flare of familiarity similiar to that of a former residence. i really enjoy westport and it's quaintness, but i don't remember everyone being so darn friendly. it was really nice :)

our room at the inn was great. it didn't have a tv which was a nice change and meant we did more. we look a late night walk and played chess. i have to admit, i was quite impressed with my rusty chess skills. true, brendan did win, but i gave him a run for his money more boldly than he gave me. i had him in check within the first few minutes. i think he was taken off-guard by my skills :p anyways, our room was really great, equipped with a queensized bed (which was a nice change from our double because there's less room for hogging) and a jacuzzi! we used the jacuzzi a few times, the first time i made the water far too hot, but we just left it in the tub and it had cooled down to a nice temperature after dinner and we hopped in again. the room was kind of funny because the bathroom was part of the room without a door. b and i are not in the habit of using the washroom with the door open, so it made me giggle and us both feel a bit awkward. we didn't mind so much because it was memory making. i dunno. i know a lot of people would feel comfortable with that, but he's my lover not my brother and i'd like to maintain some boundaries in favour of romance :D

we ate dinner at the inn's restaurant which was super yummy and put it on our tab - so fancy! and had a delicious breakfast as part of our stay. on monday we walked up foley mountain, complete with tiredness, being circled by flies and getting slightly lost. i walk a lot slower than b, and found that gravity was viciously working against me. at one point he said "les... you walked the inca trail, i think you can handle this". so i explained that i was a slow walker on the trails, and i found it very difficult, but enjoy that it was a challenge that i conquered. then compared it to birth and what i imagine that experience to be like - horrible and yet awesome at the same time.

i think we'll go back there again next year, or do something slightly different, who knows. we didn't go out canoeing or swimming so there's still fun activities to do next year if we go back. and i think we will. b was mighty pleased with himself for coming up with the idea in the first place.

one of the funnier moments was when we were reading in our room we heard a woman moaning in the next room. i have never in my life overhead people having sex before so it was extremely funny. the next morning at breakfast i was scoping out the other guests to guess who it may have been.

well, it's hard to believe that we are into our second year of marriage. fun! it was a full year, and no doubt this year will be too :)

if you turn into a tree i will sway,
i'll sway with you.