Narrabeen to Collaroy by the lake

The good news  is that we got most of our walk done before the rain, the bad news got soaked…. at least we weren’t the only ones – there were a few other die-hards on the track. I am over winter - bring on Spring!

We were intending on seeing how far around we could go on the new Narrabeen Lake path towards Cromer Golf Club. However, because  the skies looked so dark and ominous we decided to take the safer option that kept us close to shelter and headed around the lake from Narrabeen to Collaroy. What a good decision that turned out to be! As usual it was a lovely walk around the lake and back. Given the weather it was fairly quiet on the track and not much action on the lake either. Instead of breakfasting lakeside we headed up Waterloo Street to Ocean Street and back towards Collaroy to Barbuto Restaurant (across the road from Narrabeen beach).

Barbuto Restaurant

I don’t really know what to say about this restaurant other than it was a real mixed bag. The food was great but the service was odd. Actually, on the whole I would say the service was good - the food arrived so quickly we were stunned. There was just one surly waitress who gave us the impression that we were ruining her day by having to wait tables and another waitress who was playing a power game with us...or at least that's how it seemed.
This was another cafe enticing us to try a Bloody Mary or other cocktail for breakfast. I think I have missed something here - since when do you drink cocktails at breakfast? Showing my age again!!!

Talking about showing my age - I went to a 30 year high school reunion last week. 30 years - I can hardly believe it.....how did I get this old???? and how fast has 30 years gone!!!! It was great to catch up with some old friends and some others who I didn't really know back then but the best bit was having a blast with my girlfriends from school that I still see. Hope you have finally recovered Mandie and Gill!

Our reviews
Narrabeen Lake
difficulty:                        easy
distance:                        6 km return
time taken:                    2.5 hours (including breakfast)                  
parking:                          Berry Reserve car park
worth doing:                  definitely
dog friendly:                  yes, on leash.

water and toilets available at Berry Reserve Narrabeen.
Barbuto Restaurant
food:                                great
service:                           good
ambience:                        good
would we go again:         yes