Chapter 7

"I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

I'll start this day by saying we had a perfect day. Not a really good day, an actual perfect day. As with beauty, perfection is in the eye of the beholder but to us, this was one of those days where everything that happened did so in just the right way and at just the right time. Every little detail of the day was just exactly right. I figure if we are lucky, we all might get ten perfect days in a lifetime. Sunshine and I both agree this was one of ours.

We awoke that morning in the cool darkness of the Gatehouse well rested and rather amazingly, not hung over. With no plans to move beyond the walls of Catcha that day, we got into our swim/lounge wear and headed to the cliffs. Our same loungers from the day before were still open, so we staked our claim and then wandered into Ivan's for breakfast.

This was the view from our table. I look at this picture and I know I was there because I took the darn thing. Somehow though, it still doesn't seem like a place that beautiful and serene could actually exist on this earth. It seems even more amazing that they'd let me in.


I did not understand the brilliance of having no outside guests until 5pm until I experienced it. It creates a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. So many of the cottages and rooms have such lovely porches and balconies that I think a lot of people actually spend most of their time in their private space. This leaves a lot more lounging spots on cliffs than people who want them. This picture was taken at 10:30 in the morning; no need to get up early to reserve a good spot here.

So getting back to Ivan's, did somebody say stuffed johnnie cake? Well we will be having a couple of orders of those please and a fruit platter to share. We are totally worth the extra couple of bucks for the freshly squeezed juice. I think it is food like this that had me waking up fresh as a daisy each morning, despite my indulgent behaviour the day before.


It was so nice to just sign everything back to the room. We never tipped that way though. I had gone to our bank before leaving home and got a wad of $1 and $5 bills. We made sure to always have small bills on hand so we could tip the staff throughout the day. It seemed the surest way to make sure that the money got into the right hands the moment is was earned.

Happy and full we settle into our loungers. It isn't long before the heat of the sun had me seeking a bit of relief. I love that little pool. They must be chilling the water, because it is just so refreshing. My comfort completely restored it was back to the loungers, our books and the view.


Breakfast was pretty satisfying, so we opted for a blended lunch. I don't know what Sunshine picked, but it was yummy. It might not have been the only one.