Adelaide: City of churches

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I arrived in Adelaide today, and the city's tempo is definitely different than those of Sydney and Melbourne. I like it, and I think I really needed it after all the running around in the big cities. This city is charming and there is no need to rush anywhere. Downtown consists of a huge grid that makes it virtually impossible to get lost. I am staying at the YHA downtown. The main strip is Rundle mall and I spent many hours there just wondering around the crowds and even managed to get a much needed haircut!! I visited Glenelg beach with my relatives on a windy day so I did not go in the water.

I ended up spending a few days in the burbs with my relatives which gave me a different perspective of the city. They also took me on a winery tour ending the day with a BBQ. It was great!

The days that I was here, Adelaide was going through a heat wave. One day, commuter service was interrupted because some of the tram and train rails buckled as a result of the heat. That day we reached 42.1 degrees.

I liked this city. As usual, I went to central market where I found a huge variety of fruits and seafood. There were also a couple of nice latte bars where I just sat, read my paper and enjoyed some really good Java. I left this city on a Quantas plane on my way to Alice Springs---The Red Center!

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Photos

Adelaide
Lunch with the family: Huge Seafood platters.

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Yummy!

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Family BBQ.

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Harriet, what a cutie!

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Andy is simply tireless!

Whispering wall
Day trip to wineries

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This is the city's central market. I love visiting markets. There you get to see the real heart of a city.

Adelaide, Central Market
Roo meat shop!

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Botanical Gardens. Every city in Australia has one. It is such a great idea. Why can't we have one in TO? :(

Botanical Gardens
The plaque before this Red River Gum Tree (Eucalyptus) says that this fossil tree is 2,500 years old.

Botanical Gardens
I came to the botanical gardens seeking refuge from the 40+ heat!

Botanical Gardens
Gigantic Water Lilies!

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The sign says that the pond will not be filled with water due to the severe drought affecting most of Australia. There is a real concerted effort in all cities to advise the public to always conserve water.

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Taking a break from the heat at the hostel. Coopper's pale ale is definitely one of the best beers I tasted there.

Adelaide
Pulga (Spanish for flea) changing into god's know what!

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On a Quantas plane having a morning snack. I am leaving Adelaide and flying to Alice Springs.