4 days in ADELAIDE

The long Easter weekend has arrived and Adelaide here I come. Was a 4 days journey to the driest state in the driest continent, South Australia. Kangaroo Island was the first destination and the trip stated as early as 6am. We drove from Adelaide city to Wirrina Cove for a two hours ferry ride to Kingscote. The view was amazing as the full moon was still visible with the sun slowly climbing up. The ferry ride was very refreshing and relaxing, with the cool air blowing onto your face and the ray of sunlight warming you up. Just perfect.

At the Remarkable Rocks. Just some rocks with weird looking shapes.

At the Admirals Arch. There were New Zealand fur seals just laying aka lazing on the rocks. They should be more creative with the names, not just describing with some adjectives; remarkable, admiral =P

Next destination was the Seal Bay Conservation Park. There were plenty of Australian sea lions laying on the beach and we were on the same beach as them! The seals were just a meter or two away from us. They are endangered species compared to the New Zealand fur seals which are expanding (hmphh). There were mix feeling when I was there. I felt bad for invading their space. Imagine thousand pairs of eyes looking at your while your are sleeping. But it was also a way to educate us about this animal. I felt touch when I saw a young sea-lion looking for his mum for milk. He was approaching the female sea-lions on by one but he was turned away at every attempt. "A female will only look after the new pup and generally fights off the previous season's pup if it attempts to continue to suckle from her". I hope that this little pup will eventually find his mum We had dinner before heading to Penneshaw Penguin Centre to see penguins. They were adorable but noisy. Haha.

Done with Kangaroo Island, we headed to Victor Harbour, Fleurieu Peninsula. A scroll down the bridge will lead to Granite Island for more penguins. We had enough of penguins and hence we also walked half way and turned back. Haha.

South Australia is famous for their wine and a trip to the winery should not be miss. We went to McLaren Vale where they were heaps of cellar doors and had some wine tasting. Penfolds Maggil Estate, just 8km of Adelaide city centre was closed by the time we reached. Too bad then.

We headed to North Terrace for Northern Lights. It was held in conjunction with Adelaide Bank Festival of Arts. It was supposed to end on the 16th March but due to overwhelming response, it was extended until the end of the month. So we were lucky to be able to catch it. The city historic architectural icons such as the state library, museum, art gallery and University of Adelaide were projected with constant changing jaw-dropping designs aka the electric canvas. It was spectacular as the buildings were lighten up with every single details of the building being accounted for. Below is just the different designs potraying on one of the building.

This isn't just an ordinary red truck. It sells green-pea soup with pie, a trademark of Adelaide City. It tasted not bad.

The following day, we went to Glenelg. It is Adelaide's version of Gold Coast's Surfers Paradise but smaller and nearer to the city.

Then, we went to Hahndorf, the oldest German town in Australia. We went to Beerenberg Strawberry Farm. I bought heaps of jams and spreads as they were cheap =p. Can't miss out tasting German food. So we went to German Arms Hotel for some German sausages and Franziskaner beer.

My Adelaide trip was completed with a trip to Alex Gauld's farm. Hehe. His farm is just 2 mins away from Hahndorf. How could I miss it. He brought me and Chee Wai for a tour around his farm. It was interesting. Saw sheeps and more sheeps. There were chickens as well and we caught some of them to pose for pictures. Haha. Thanks Alex for the short tour.

My final day was a chocolate day. I had choc waffles with strawberry for breakfast at Cocolat with Hola. Yum yum. Then bought some Haigh's chocolate which originated from Adelaide. Had chocolate bubble tea and dim sum for lunch with Ru Hui. And rocky road and hot chocolate at Cocolat again, but at the airport this time for dinner. Hoho. Overdose with chocolate by the time I get back to Brisbane.

I love their Central Market. Practically everything can be found there. Fresh veges, fruits, meat, seafood, cheese etc. If only there was something similar in Brisbane that is easily accessible. Haha.

Adelaide is pretty good. Kinda like the city. Thanks a lot to Yeap for allowing me to crash at his place despite not knowing him before the trip. Hehe. I am glad to be able to make at least one new friend each trip!!