Thursday, April 16, 2026

Alone? Lo...

 

Another look back to our last Perth-visit this year.
This is at The Belgian
Note: She has a paper-book with her! 
 
I remember when still working for CGS, local. We went to the Brodocz for lunch sometimes, on Sodhexo. You pay half the price with that.
There was a lady, all on her own and I felt so sorry! I thought she was alone, lonely... I was thinking of leaving my colleagues and asking if she wanted company, but my colleague, Iris K, said, no, don´t.
 
Fast forward and I found myself in Freo, South of Perth, in a pub, the Gage Roads, ordering a beer, on my own.
Not because Ingo was sick or friends had no time, no, because...
 
I WANTED to be there on my own.
 
People looked at me in pity.
Can you read me? Sometimes you are just so content with your life you want to enjoy it - just by yourself. 
 
Next I went to Grill´d, same... oh, hey, how often did it happen that a male stranger pops up beside me and the staff assumes I "belong" to him. I admit... I´m awfully happy in Perth and about and from time to time stroll off on my own.
 
The lady in first pic was happy!
 
Other, still inviting you to Perth, I found a Jerky-Shop in.the.CBD. !!!!
We got some:
 
 
And!!!! Ingo just took some home.
Yes. To Germany!!!! 
I handle it as a treat-treat!
 
Since BSE you are NOT allowed to bring in Jerky from Australia - total nonsense - it is DRIED  meat. And in Australia this desease never hit...
 
Next Thursday I take you through this...
 

 .. stay tuned, if you like!
 
 
 

 I promise it will be "gigantic"!
 

 
 

24 comments:

River said...

I am almost always alone and I am used to it, though I don't go to pubs or restaurants and these days I try to be home before dark too. I don't like jerky, it is too hard to chew.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, my point was alone is not lonely :-)
Most people assume I am lonely cause I "work" from home (hopefully again soon).... But I´m happily by myself and yes, home by dark!
If you wait long enough Jerky gets smooth in your mouth - not that I manage that...

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear friend Iris, I am almost always alone, I am used to it. I don't go to pubs but I do go to restaurants for breakfast from time to time and I know the waitresses by name, they are like friends. I very rarely go out after dark, only if necessary such as a medical emergency.
Love and hugs.

Iris Flavia said...

Dear friend Linda, as long as we´re not lonely all is well, I think! Yes, I try to be home in the light, too - Love and hugs back.

Tom said...

...being alone can be a wonderful thing!

Iris Flavia said...

Exactly!

My name is Erika. said...

It is weird to eat out alone because I think we all think the person is lonely. But I agree, that is not true. And I read the other day paper books are still more popular than e books and audio books. Have a super rest of your week. hugs-Erika

The Padre said...

Top Shelf Photos There My Dear

Well Done ,
Cheers

Christine said...

Alone time is good, just enough

RedPat said...

I love to wander about on my own, Iris. And I read paper books all the time.

DVArtist said...

I envy women who have the confidence to go to pubs or eateries alone. I have never been able to do that. Have a nice day today.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Iris,
I think it is good if you are comfortable being alone in a cafe, bar or restaurant. I like my "me" time. Pretty sculpture and I love the Black Swan.

Iris Flavia said...

I admit I have no audio book! Someone told me if you dislike the voice or the reading-style the whole book is ruined! So... to paper and kindle... hugs and to a great rest of the week

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you and Cheers!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, not always but sometimes!

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, to both, RedPat!

Iris Flavia said...

Nicole, I don´t care how people look at me. And... the men always say, "nah, she was here first!" - go for it!

Iris Flavia said...

Hello Eileen, yes, I mean at one point... it´s likely we have to face that alone-time anyways? Yupp, the fun of sitting in the front of the car (as co-driver)!

Jeanie said...

What fun photos. I love the mood of the hat lady!

CJ Kennedy said...

If I want to eat alone, I'll stay home when Himself goes out to sport . I'd rather go out to eat with Himself or a friend. Much more fun.

Iris Flavia said...

Yes, she was gorgeous!

Iris Flavia said...

Nah, not always. At times I need some "me-time" :-)

magiceye said...

'Me' time is essential

Iris Flavia said...

Yes!!