A sun[ny] day
Sunday started as always, a sleep in until about 7am and breakfast in our alfresco area, (the nights/early mornings are cooling dramatically now so there won't be too many more of those soon, for a while at least.) My girl left me to clean up and went off to get prepared, showered and dressed for the day.
Today was all about her and I was just the driver. (Essentially)
To put you in the picture, she has a friend who had to face some terrible abuse from her partner and (fortunately) some time ago managed to extricate herself from that situation and has disappeared to a small town in the Yorke Peninsula region called, Wallaroo - a small coastal town sustained through the fishing industry, crop farming (and associated spin-off industries) and tourism (season dependent.) My girl wanted to go and visit with her friend and while I was invited I also wanted to make sure they had time to chat privately about girl things without me there.
We drove the 160 kilometres from home and arrived prior to lunch time. We met her friend for lunch at a place called The Shores Eatery (legit food, trust me!) which overlooks the waters of Spencer Gulf and enjoyed an awesome lunch together chatting about random things until I made an excuse to leave.
I said something about wanting to check out some properties around the place (I wasn't lying about that) and that I'd leave them there to chat while I did; it was way of leaving them alone and I suggested they take their time...knowing they would anyway.
I went for a fairly long walk and took some images of a bulk carrier (ship) loading grain (I'll do a post about that sometime) and walked on the beach as well...then drove on it too.
In the images you can see my truck on the beach and the bulk carrier loading at the wharf in the distance; my other photos are from the wharf itself. I was off for almost three hours when I got a text to pick up the girls and we all went back to our friends' place, dropped her off, had some hugs and headed home.
During the drive back my girl-person thanked me for being a gentleman about giving them privacy by buggering off so they could talk. They chatted, cried and laughed and while I don't know all the details (and those I know are not for the internet), I think our friend is in a much better place despite some ongoing complications and unpleasantness. I didn't mind giving them some space and had a really nice time wandering about by myself, listening to music on my legit new ear pods and enjoying the weather and location. A good day overall for sure.
When I have some time I'll do a post with some of the images I took which, because I'm not a good photographer, are average at best, but I think they look good enough for the interwebs and a Hive post.
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There’s something peaceful about giving someone the space they need and also finding joy in your own little escape. And hey, driving on the beach? That sounds epic!
It was a rather good day, enjoyable all round really. Thanks for commenting.
Your Sunday sounds like the perfect mix of connection and personal time. I love how you supported your girl by giving her and her friend the space they needed while still making the most of your time exploring Wallaroo. The way you describe the peaceful scenery and your solo adventure makes it feel like a mini getaway within the day. It’s clear you created a thoughtful and meaningful balance, and that’s something to admire…
I like making the most of my weekends because Monday comes around really quick. This one was a really enjoyable weekend for sure.
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STOPGetting out of situations of abuses is always hard, for how simple it would look from outside, but psicologycally it's tough... Glad she got out, strange tough relocating details are given out, usually they move away the girl in not revealed places to avoid any contact (even from fiends as stalker, abuser could follow)
She's doing really well now and have found the beginnings of a new life which is good to see.
It's hard to give space with someone but for the sake of her it's ok to make us find a comfort are and that's why your comfort zone it's a beach.
For sure, this is true.
I'm happy to hear the day turned out much as you expected it to. I have found that most times when embarking on a mission of support, everyone involved benefits. It seems so in your case too. Very gracious to give the girls the time they needed without feeling rushed. Well done, you!
It was really good to have seen her and doing so well (her true location is clearly not where we went for lunch, we picked her up on the way). She's had a difficult year last year but this one started well and she's happy which makes my girlfriend happy.
I have some images of a bulk carrier loading at the wharf I'll post later, something I saw on my walk and overall it was just a nice day with the drive, the company, weather and views.
That's great that she was able to remove her self from that situation. From what I have heard it isn't an easy thing and it sometimes takes women many years and many tries to finally make it. It sounds like it was a good day all around.
Yeah,it's been a difficult time and we (and others) have helped where we can. It's so great to see her on her feet, enjoying life and healing her mind and soul.
That does sound pretty great!
Happy to read that she's in a better place, and a job well done by you. Being considerate is a rare thing these days. The pictures make my miss the beach a little, maybe I should plan a short trip to the coast for the next holiday.
One should always make time for the beach!
Thanks mate, I like to think I'm a polite and mannered man and that I'm solicitous to other people's needs. The gals were pleased to have some time alone and I was happy to give it to them.
I'm glad you had this time to talk, the two friends, and that she's feeling better. New beginnings are hard, but not impossible, and sometimes it's better to be alone.
You probably took some great photos; we'll be waiting for them! Have a great week!
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