So much to do in one of Australia’s capital cities!
Last month I travelled to Adelaide for work. Adelaide is just over two hours by plane from Canberra and is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the fifth-most populous city of Australia. It’s a beautiful city and regarded as the ‘city of churches’ due to the large amount of churches within the city confines. It’s really well known for its fabulous wineries….which are out of the city but definitely worth a visit. On this occasion I didn’t have the time but did find time to check out a lovely bar near my hotel and indulge in a glass of wine in the sun!
Then as I had a couple of hours to spare before my colleagues arrived, I walked around the city [bought some chocolates; read below] then head down towards the river where I came across The Pathway of Honour which commemorates those who have served in various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Along the pathway are monuments and plaques to various military units.
On our first evening we had dinner at a typical old Italian restaurant that I had walked past earlier in the day and decided to make a reservation as it looked so lovely when I walked inside and the elderly Italian gentleman at the door was so sweet.
Our food was really good; typical delicious home made Italian. And we each received marriage proposals from the [very old] Italian waiters – we decided to decline!! ha ha, but it made for a wonderful evening with much laughter!!
Adelaide is also is the home to ‘Haigh’s’ – a south Australian family owned chocolatier. All chocolates are hand made and I stock up every time I visit Adelaide, especially the chocolate frogs which are definitely one of their best sellers.
(source: http://www.haighschocolates.com.au)
After work on our second day we took a taxi down to a seaside suburb called Glenelg which is about twelve kilometres from the city.
Glenelg is a really popular tourist destination with lots of lovely cafes, restaurants and shops but this afternoon we walked along the beachfront for about an hour, after which we walked through the shops and cafe area and found what is fondly called an ‘icon’ in Glenelg; Lim’s Chinese Restaurant which has been open for forty-years.
Whilst the Chinese food at Lim’s is definitely not traditional [it’s more Aussie/Chinese], it was certainly edible and we had a very amusing hour or so with the owner, Mr Lim as he made jokes throughout our service and was extremely charming.
Then an early night in a taxi back to the hotel and up the next morning for more meetings before heading home!
Little Miss Traveller said:
A interesting first look at Adelaide for me, it looks so nice and I’d like to visit sometime. I’ve not been along the south coast to either Melbourne or Adelaide. So nice that you were able to mix business with pleasure and stock up on those delicious looking chocolates!
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rabirius said:
Nice place.
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sileas said:
Awesome work trip, lucky you 😉 You always seem to find the best/nicest restaurants!!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Marion. Glad my post afforded you the opportunity of looking at Adelaide. It’s a lovely city.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you for stopping by.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ah ha. Thanks Julia. Gotta say you certainly do too.
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Lignum Draco said:
I haven’t been for ages. Thanks for the tour. Somehow, I think you always find time for a wine in the sun.
I wonder what would have happened if you had accepted the old waiter’s proposal? He might have needed an ambulance. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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vinneve said:
I almost spend my B-Day in Adelaide in 2014 but it was canceled to go to Perth instead as hubby have a changed of plans for us. Hopefully, someday I can go it is good to see your post about it at least I can see a bit of Adelaide.
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carentaylor said:
Proposals, Jokes and lots of fun and laughter with great food and friends sounds like a wonderful time 🙂 Those little chocolate frogs look as amazing as Adelaide What a fab trip!! Wonder if your proposer was one of the men in those lovely old Italian family life photos??
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha. Funny on both accounts wine and marriage proposal!!! Happy Easter to you.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
What a shame Vivienne but I am sure Perth was equally as lovely for you.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Well they might have been… the restaurant is owned by one of the old men and I am sure he was about 100 and it seemed like his brothers were the waiters also around 100 I am sure. All with a twinkle in their eyes. It was lovely.
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vinneve said:
Yes it was but since then there is no more chance to go to Adelaide. Nice seeing it thru your eyes!
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carentaylor said:
Aww Bless 😉 !! ….there must be something good in the water they all drink to keep them amorous at that age lol All good fun!!
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J.D. Riso said:
Adelaide looks like a lovely little city. Your food photos always make me hungry.
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twobrownfeet said:
Your food shots never are always so tempting, Sue. Chinese food is definitely one of my favourites. I’m not such a seafood (I make an exception for shrimp) fan myself though. Are those chocolate frogs? So cute. 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you very much. Hope you have a lovely weekend.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Yes they are chocolate frogs. They come in milk, dark and peppermint. I love the peppermint ones.
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JoHanna Massey said:
First look at Adelaide for me. Just lovely photos and excellent commentary. Thank you. 🌍
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
You are so lovely but glad you get up see Adelaide through my eyes JoHanna.
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