Adelaide, Australia

Jacaranda’s in full bloom

Beautiful blooms

Oh my heart warms up as I think about this fairy land. A place where dreams come true and magic fills the air, happiness and colour all the way. The Mayfair hotel was in the heart of the city diagonally opposite to the famous Haigh’s chocolate shop. After treating ourselves on some delicious treats and in house wine we stepped out to explore the city at night on foot.

Haigh’s Chocolate shop

Next morning, we were fortunate to witness the Adelaide Christmas parade, we stepped out of the hotel to be transported to a magical world. The streets filled with glee, children drawing with colourful crayons on the streets. Policeman distributing caps. both side of the street lined up by families, old and young. Picnic mats, food baskets treat and coffee. Meet and greet filled the air blessing the morning with happiness and sunshine. The parade so colourful and the crowd so cheerful.

Enjoying the chalk coloured streets and happiness around

parade in full swing

riot of colours

loads of happiness

fairyland

Onions, potatoes, wheat and barley are staple in Adelaide. Almonds and strawberries are grown in abundance too. Purple is the colour of spring and we were fortunate to view beautiful purple jacaranda blooms all the way to Barossa valley. Situated 1 hour away from Adelaide Barossa valley gave us sights to remember. Beautiful vineyards adorned the slopes garnishing the area with its freshness. Our first stop was at The Seppeltsfield winery which uses gravity to enable production of wines, followed by another one called Wolf Blass.

Selfie time at the winery

Huge, well maintained winery

Under the wolf

We were fortunate enough to meet  leather,jewellery and glass ware artists  and their respective exhibitions at the Seppeltsfield winery. Did you know rose bushes are planted along side these winyards? It is said that if infected ,the roses will die out first signalling the planters of risk to their grapes. Besides they look spectacular.

 

Grape plantations

Tall palm trees

rose bushes planted alongside the wines to protect the crop

The materials used in jewellery making

Jewellery on display

Wine tasting and lunch

more jewellery, yes you guessed it right , I am a jewellery designer too!

Glass ware on diaplay

Oh I love these colours

Glass work shop

Fino ,the famous eatery at the barossa valley located at the Seppeltfield’s winery

award winnng winery

High on wine and happy on the delicious warm food at the Farm of Maggie Beer fame, we made way to the small German town called Hahndorf close to the valley. This German village offered the best of German beer and ice creams along with German originated products.

Tasting German Beer under the sun

Beautiful county side lined with small cottage style homes with rose gardens at the porch adorned the valley. Lutheran churches could be seen too in the community style living there. The Barossa Valley Cheese Company is a multi-award winning manufacturer of artisan cheeses in the valley. With the softness of the cheese and the home grown sparkling rose wine tantalising on our taste buds we left Barossa valley high(literally) on happiness.

Maggie Beer’s Farm

German playing music at the Hahndorf village

Luthern church at Hahndorf town

Oh I want to grow old like this with my man.

German pub

countryside,cottages with rose gardens

Ice cream shop at the german village

Cheese Company

Evening in Adelaide was on foot. Spotted some famous eateries and names on the high street. The essence of Christmas, the warmth around and a perfect nip in the air made our stay in Adelaide beyond comfortable.

happy go lucky , grub on wheels.

George’s , a perfect place to unwind.

Press,youthful and full of light

 

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Stay tuned for the next travel update on Cairns.Hope you enjoyed Adelaide the way we did.

Happiness and sunshine:)

Nidhi

Disclamer : Some pictures have been sourced by the internet the rest have been captured by us.

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