March 19 - Morning Coffee

For the past three weeks I have enjoyed my morning coffee at the beach.  It is one of my favourite times of the day.

Lyle and I have been staying at a beach town an hour or so north of Sydney on the east coast of Australia.  Our holiday unit is just over a ten minute walk to the beach itself - and also to my favourite coffee shop.

Freestate Coffee is a very narrow shop.  All ordering is done inside a busy space. The tables and chairs are set up on the sidewalk outside. I like to take my coffee across the street where I can sit at the beach front and watch the waves.

My morning coffee stop has been made even more enjoyable because of the attentiveness of the coffee shop staff.  I think they may have noticed my “Low Vision” identity badge and began giving me special attention.  Generally they greet me by name, remember my coffee order, and are careful when placing the full take-away cup in my hand.  This recognition and special attention has been a great start to my day.

At home, I often enjoy coffee with friends in a variety of places, but these past three weeks have been special.

There is a photo with this post.  I am sitting on a low stone wall in front of
the sandy beach.  In the background the rising sun is just beginning to light up the waves.

 

Sue on the wall in front of the beach