Party on the lake

We’ve spent the weekend in Belmont, a coastal town sandwiched between Lake Macquarie and the beach. Garry and I joined an energetic group for a colourful 54th birthday party. Kim Liddell had originally planned the celebration for her 50th. However, like so many milestone events, COVID intervened and the event was cancelled.

Kim went all out for the event. She installed a temporary dance floor (complete with flashing light tiles) in her home, hired a live band, erected theatrical lighting and organised heaving tables of catering. The party was also themed as a Studio 54 revival. Garry and I bought appropriately themed costumes online weeks ago. Although I had pull out the sewing machine to tailor my shirt. 

We booked the Squid Ink’s Motel for the night. It proved a relatively decent crash pad despite some mixed reviews online and a less than glowing endorsement from Kim. The motel was about 100 metres from her house which made for short downhill stagger afterwards. Much to our surprise it also featured a bright and breezy restaurant with stunning lake views. We enjoyed a spectacular sunset over a light meal before the party, followed by a hearty breakfast the following morning.