Hello my dear friends, hope you are all well.
Armed with our newfound freedom of movement, my husband and I are jumping at every opportunity to take a drive way past our 5 km former lockdown zone. Every Sunday we choose a different destination for our traditional lunch date and a nice walk before and after. Last weekend we decided to take a drive towards the Northern Beaches with a lunch stop at Newport, which is about a one hour drive from our home in the Sydney's East.
It is one of the many coastal suburbs of Sydney and loved by the locals and tourists for its stretch of sandy beaches, surf culture and a multitude of alfresco dining and drinking venues. We searched the net and found a nice restaurant called Lovat and made a booking. Just a few years ago such a trip would take over two hours and a lot of traffic lights along the way but now thanks to recently built high speed tunnels, you can get there in under an hour.
My mini length dress for this outing is from Seafolly that I bought on-line during the last lockdown. I like its simplicity and how effortlessly you can put it on and off you go on your errands or for a lunch with your girlfriends or a just a nice stroll along the boardwalk. It is made of 100% pure cotton for a soft and breeze feel which is what you want to wear on a warm day when you live close to the beach. The long puffy sleeves are ideal for letting in the breeze and protecting my arms and shoulders from the harsh Australian sunπ.
We left home soon after breakfast allowing us plenty of time to make a stop at the Baha'i Temple which we have driven past many times but have never been inside. It was built in the mid 20th century and is considered Sydney's fourth most significant religious building constructed in that era. For those who is not familiar with Baha'i Faith, below is an a brief summary but if you want to learn more about this Faith, please follow the link provided above.
The Baha’i Faith is a worldwide religion based on the teachings of Baha’u’llah, the most recent in the series of Divine Messengers who founded the world religions as part of the progressive revelation of God’s guidance to humanity. A central theme of the Baha’i Faith is that humanity is one family bound together in a common destiny: a global society.
Key principles of the Baha’i Faith:
- equality of women and men
- harmony of science and religion
- abolition of extremes of poverty and wealth
- elimination of all forms of prejudice
- equal standard of human rights for all people
It certainly looks like you're taking full advantage of being able to get out and about, Anna! That temple looks like such a beautiful place to visit. I am LOVING your dress. What a great find! The sandals are super cute too.
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Suzy xx
Thank you Suzy, it was advertised like a beach dress but I figured I can wear an anywhere:)
DeleteYour freedom is our new restricted rules. A lockdown again! Pff, but I am glad for you and your country that all is open again. Enjoy it to the fullest!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Nancy, hope it is not for long
DeleteI love this dress and I am so glad you are able to go out and about and visiting different spots.
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DeleteThat dress is so cute on you and it's nice you are able to get out again after 3 months of lockdown! I know Victoria had it worse but I can't imagine such long lockdowns! It's nice it's over for you :) We are so lucky we have only ever had short lockdowns here in Brisbane.
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Away From The Blue
Thank you Mica, the whole weekend was full of rain. Have a great week ahead
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DeleteLove that dress on you!
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Thank you Nina
DeleteOh wow, what an amazing trip. Your photos are beautiful & you look stunning in that dress. It's so pretty
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DeleteI just love these stripes on you! The colors are fantastic!
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Thank you Shauna
DeleteSounds like fun. Also love your dress.
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DeleteBeautiful pictures, beautiful dress, beautiful you ...
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DeleteLove the striped mini dress. I have a few of these flowy dresses and they are a delight to wear. Love that you can get out and about, lockdown is hard!
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Thank you Jess, the second one was terrible
ReplyDeleteI love this dress- great to celebrate a little post-lockdown outing!
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Thank you Ashley
DeletePerfect dress for visiting the water! Loving those large stripes too. Have a great weekend!
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Thank you Shauna and the same to you
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