On his actual birthday, I planned something a little different for this year. His only request was to have a nice quiet dinner at the Hyatt but little did he know I had made other plans as well. I was running out of time and things got a little bit rushed but I managed to organise a mini Amazing Race type game for him along with a soundtrack from his life that played during the drive.
His first clue was to solve a crossword which led him to his parents’ house. Next was a Target (9-letter-word) puzzle which led him to the airport where we plane watched while he solved his next word search clue about California. This led him to California Diner where we had lunch. The last clue (which was missing a few letters) was an anagram that led him to Lake Burley Griffin and the segway tour. I think he was afraid of the airport clue but I assured him that he wasn’t going to do anything extreme. Going on a segway around the Parliamentary Triangle was a lot of fun and a highlight for both of us.
Unfortunately, the tour ended earlier (it started earlier) than I expected and we didn’t get the small cheering squad I was hoping for at the end. We shared an ice cream and I had to tell him that his parents and the kids were coming to meet us when he declared he was ready to go. The birthday cake crew eventually arrived for the surprise and I think he enjoyed the cake and having everyone there to share it with.
The day ended at the Hyatt where we had a very civilised family dinner. We were pleasantly surprised by Nicholas’ enthusiasm in eating crab. For dessert, both Nicholas and Catherine discovered the juice filled sago balls and helped themselves to many servings. The seafood there was good as always and we happily went home with satisfied stomachs.
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