Palm beach and night out

Friday 22nd and up early as meeting Kat at central station at 10ish as off for a trip out to palm beach today but what to wear decided on my favourite skirt. I just hope the weather holds out as it kept looking like it might rain as was a big black cloud to look up at. But we decided we would go anyway met Kat on chalmers street near central station just after 10. We then made our way out off the city going through Dee Why, Narrabeen, Mona Vale and Avalon which looked to have nice beaches. Dee Why especially looked a nice beach it faces slightly southwest but only thing it had a possible shark attack in December, but I suppose that's a risk with most beaches here. On the way their it kept trying to rain but at least was only a little sprinkle and once got to Palm Beach was ok, what a relieve!! So thought whilst in Australia I had to go see Palm beach since last time I was here I did the neighbours tour in melbourne. First stop was the the boat wharf where the seaplanes go from and is a cafe called 'Boathouse' which offered a stunning location and looked very nice. Then next to main beach which is the place where they film the beach shots for 'Home and Away' it was a beautiful beach with lovely yellow sand. The building they use as the surf club is either being pulled down or fixed but I did see beach buggy with summer bay written but unfortunately couldn't sit in it. The surf club get was right on the beach but couldn't go on beach as waves to big so was shut. Was hoping to catch some of the filming but not luckily enough this times No Alf or Brax in sight, but still felt like a proper tourist. Was told is nice to take the time to do the walk up to the lighthouse as the views from the top are well worth it, but not enough time. After been to the beach we went for a drive in search of the caravan park and Irene's cafe but we couldn't find. But we did drive past a few nice houses very expensive but palm beach does have a super relaxed feel about it with pristine clear water and had a tropical feel to it
On away out of palm beach we stopped at whale beach road for something to eat before heading back to Sydney. Obvisiously since we were by the beach we had to have fish and chips well I had chilli prawns which were very good. On the way back went a different route going through Harbord where saw some waves and Manly, whilst in Manly got to go see where the hospital which is up a big hill. As though be nice to know where the hospital as wouldn't mind working here if I can't get into children's or neonatal nursing. It was then up to Manly North ahead which has nice easy walking tracks and is know for been a place for isolation and observation. It's history is that it used to play host to important military fortifications which helped in Sydney's defence in World War II. It it also good to keep an eye out for native birds and animals whilst admiring the stunning views of the city, harbour and ocean beyond (see picture). When we got there we saw a view people surrounded round the grass edge so went to investigate and saw a Echidnas sometimes known as spiny ant eaters, very cute. Then time to head on further going back over Spit Bridge which is an essential transport link between Sydney northern beaches and the city and had lots of boats to look at. We then got back to the city and was tempted to go look round the city but Kat dropped me off at Central station so just went home.
When got home was time to chill for abit then get ready as supposed to be meeting Lou in city at establishment at 9pm was originally supposed to be 8pm but she finished work late so decided make it later. So give us more time to get ready and to decide what to wear wasn't sure whether to go for green or black dress. Bianca advised that the green looked better so went for that one with my Nine West peep toe heels which not worn yet and Bianca kindly did my hair for me so made it all curly. Felt like a new women as the dress that I was wearing was the one I got from Kookai and as was more tight fitting than what I am used to, but told looked nice. When got to city we both similar me just a few minutes before and straight to Establishment since was 9pm now and aim to go to Ivy later. Establishment bar is known for classic elegance which meets a pitch-perfect party atmosphere on the ground floor. Flanked by lines of magnificent iron columns and a 42-metre-long marble bar centrepiece, the former George Patterson House retains much of its formal glory. A space packed with heritage features that make this historic venue a unique place to enjoy a drink and a true Sydney icon. We decided to start off with a bottle of rosé wine and got chatting to nice man from Manly Luke who was out after work and told me the green dress suited me. When we went back for more wine unfortunately no rose left so had to go on to the white and Luke turned out to be very entertaining. Later on when we went to the toilet we got chatted up by two lads and one wouldn't leave me alone and invited us to a party on Oxford street but declined as having fun here. We ended up finding 3 more blokes from Canberra to talk who were very nice apart from Michael got later not allowed back in as too drunk so went to kings cross. Their was also a Luke in this group who was abit up himself and Dan who was a police officer and the nicest of the three. We ended up having another bottle of wine so 3 bottle between the two of us no remember I later fell over and hit my cheek. At the end of night we went back to the lads hotel as all I wanted to do was sleep but Michael came back. So Dan made sure I got back home in a taxi and got in about 4ish and we never made it to Ivy just stayed at establishment.