Well, what a weekend. I did something yesterday that everyone should have the chance to do at least once in their lives.

My friend Carla has a brother who owns a Porche Boxter; as she felt she needed a day away from work and since he is overseas and asked her to look after the car while he's away... we did.

We took the car down to the coast for the day and what a day it was!!! For those who don't live in Canberra - and yes, there is some doubt as to whether anyone really lives in this city - the coast is about 2-1/2 hours drive away and involves some truly beautiful mountain roads and a large cliff we affectionately call "The Clyde".

I have driven this road many, many times and in many vehicles. My favourite way to make this trip is on a very fast motorcycle such as my old Kawasaki  GPZ-1000RX which was a dream come true on a winding mountain road at high speed. Yesterday, with the top down and the sun burning me to a crispy-fried unit, I put my foot on the accelerator of the Porche and my companion cried at the top of her lungs:

" c'mon driving-miss-daisy, floor it!"

I quietly had second thoughts about the Kawasaki. This was an experience in driving I will not have again untill I buy a Ferrari. We bought lunch at the little fish and chip shop at Batemans' bay and ate it sitting on the grass above the little beach front there, while we watched the boats to-ing an fro-ing in the choppy sea. Then we drove (again at speed) to "Long beach" where we had both spent many a weekend as younger folk and watched the local sea-eagle fishing for his lunch. We walked along the water-line and talked about all manner of things, mainly her ex boyfriend who is a freak.

After getting our toes wet and skipping some stones (mine all skipped but once and sank, it must be my technique) we got back into the tiny bucket seats and sped off into a beautiful sunset on the way home.

For all that I got a tad burned (I did wear a ton of sunscreen!) it was one of the best days of my life. Funny how you know those days even though your life isn't over yet (I hope), it is just the kind of day you know will stick with you.

The very fast drive home surely will! I hope you all get the chance to have a day like that soon. Much love and peace - muah!