I heart Radelaide

I know right?!?

 

Well let me just give you some context before you start thinking that this girl needs to get out more! Last Sunday A called me and suggested we fly to Adelaide to watch our favourite football team play in their semi final. Not being one to EVER want to miss out on ANYTHING, I jumped at the opportunity.

 

Flights purchased with Frequent Flyers, accommodation sorted with family friends, tickets secured and dog sitting organised and we were ready to go. As A works away he has racked up some serious miles so we were able to access the Qantas Club. Being the dork that I am, I think I was more excited about the prospect of consuming endless wine and food for free whilst waiting for our flights! Here is a sample of what I got up to on the journey.

 

I must admit I was taken with the beauty of the historical houses in the suburb of Parkside in which our friends live. To me, old houses have such character and have so many stories to tell. I was drooling just thinking about how I would like to change our house to look like one of these.

 

Aren't they amazing! The majority of the housing in the area dates back to the late 1800's, and it is gorgeous. A and I love the classic stone work, bullnose verandas and simple grand elegance that these houses command.

 

Being in Adelaide for a few days, we managed to pop down to McLaren Vale, just south of the city. We took the scenic route, picked up a few souvenirs and tasty delights along the way, ending with lunch at Leconfield Winery. It was delish!

 

After dinner at the local incon, The Earl of Leicester, we trekked out to AAMI stadium with the hope of our team smashing the opposition. Unfortunately we were not the best team on the night and were defeated. Here we are pre-match, hoping that 'Grinners would be Winners!'



But all was not lost. We spent our last day wandering through the CBD. We hit the Adelaide Central Market (absolutely a not-to-miss highlight) and then Rundle Street East, the more on trend, quirkier older sister of Rundle Mall.

All in all, it was a great couple of days in the City of Churches (even though we didn't see any). And you guessed it, I was excited to hit the Qantas Club one last time on the way home!

H x