I will admit that it felt good to arrive in southern Australia, leaving behind the unrelenting summer heat of the continent’s “red centre”. When the winds blow in from the north…the Ayers Rock region…the temperatures are comparable, but when they come from the south, they bring in much cooler air from the Antarctic.
My first day in Adelaide involved a bus tour of the city ending with a visit to a beautiful suburb called Glenelg. Here one can enjoy shopping, dining, and a large, glorious white-sand beach. You can read a more detailed account of the day here.
This first slideshow depicts some of the interesting architecture and a few of the memorials & statues that have been erected throughout Adelaide. I have tried to identify as many objects as possible and, just a reminder, some of the photos were taken from a moving bus.
This next slideshow is dedicated to Glenelg. First up are pictures of the BeacHouse, a colourful building that offers arcade games, midway rides and of course food & drinks for the youngsters. Following those are assorted pictures that capture the beauty of this amazing little town.
And finally a mouthwatering presentation from of one of the best chocolatiers in Australia. We were allowed to photograph the retail portion of the store but not the manufacturing area in the back.
The next post will chronicle my tour of the wine regions of the Barossa Valley and the quaint German village of Hahndorf.
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