Yesterday we said a reluctant and painful farewell (and thank you) to our long-suffering suitcases in a small town called Kapunda, as we made our way from Clare Valley to the Barossa Valley. Purchased at the turn of the last century on Piccadilly in London, this medium sized Cellini brand matching pair had trundled faithfully … Continue reading Long service awards

It was good to see a game of cricket being played by a family cycling round the very hot and dry Clare Valley (note the keeper's unconventional helmet) in shade outside the first winery founded there in 1851 and still owned by the Society of Jesus - the Jesuits My! The bats were big and … Continue reading Sevenhill – where legends begin?

La Casa del Mar on North Esplanade in Glenelg has not only a fine view over the sea, but a show-stopping garden.... sun-bathing topiary.... and balconies galore... Whereas other local homes major on delicacy..... and elaborate verandas while urban build makes a very stark contrast: until you spot the Adelaide Arcade: which reminds me - … Continue reading eclectic design

Landed in Adelaide from Hong Kong at 06.30 this Friday morning grateful for many things: certainly the clear bright sunshine and unseasonal cooler temperature (27C maximum today) but more especially for the high quality noise-cancelling earphones that made all the difference to both dreary night flights. Glenelg (yes, really - a seven letter proper noun … Continue reading Glenelg – a tram ride from Adelaide