The signs of the southern hemisphere autumn are all around. It will soon be cold and wet in southern Australia while my friends in the northern hemisphere will be enjoying their summer.
It's also the Easter holidays and Rundle Mall is crowded with people out to enjoy the sunshine and festive atmosphere.
A very popular singer entertaining the crowds.
The family went for a drive to Noarlunga to visit friends that recently bought a house on the beachfront. Aldinga reef is a protected reserve as it has a spectacular underwater cliff just offshore which harbours a wide range of corals and sponges and a wide variety of reef fish. I'm determined to dive there one day!
Walking on the beach was so tranquil and relaxing. No huge crowds, only a few surfers and para-surfers. Got very sunburnt in spite of wearing a thick layer of clothes.
The beach was so clean and unpolluted that these huge barnacles could thrive undisturbed on the rocks lying at the water's edge.
I was fascinated by these unusual plants with bright red berries growing along the road. They must be some type of cactus.
On Anzac Day we drove up to the hills to visit the famouse German village of Hahndorf . I've been there many times but I never seem to get enough of this charming place with its delicious German food.
Hahndorf was founded by Capt. Dirk Hahn in 1839. It started off as a German colony and later became a tourist attraction due to the annual beer fest celebrated with German beer, open air BBQs and folk dancing.
Enjoyed strolling along the main street and visiting the quaint shops selling all sorts of homemade items such as knives, candles, toys, wines, chocolates, cakes, etc.
Hahndorf is also the home of the Beerenberg farm, a brand famous for its strawberry jam and lots of other fruity products too.
We can vouch for the quality of their strawberries. We picked two bucketful of huge, yummy sweet ones to take home to eat with melted chocolate.
As mentioned, Hahndorf is famous for its unique food. I could smell the delicious aroma from this open air spit roasting lamb... or is it pork?
We decided to go for the A Taste of Germany Platter which includes 6 different types of German sausages and a pork knuckle and a good helping of sauerkraut. Yummy! but almost too much for the 3 of us.
Back in Adelaide, I always enjoy shopping in Chinatown, walking along Rundle Mall and finally enjoying a picnic by the River Torrens. I greatly value the time I can spend with family members, especially so in view of the many uncertainties and tragic events happening in the world today.
Did I mention the reason we visited Australia this time? Well, it is to celebrate my birthday and these are the cupcakes lovingly made by my daughter.
It's also the Easter holidays and Rundle Mall is crowded with people out to enjoy the sunshine and festive atmosphere.
A very popular singer entertaining the crowds.
The family went for a drive to Noarlunga to visit friends that recently bought a house on the beachfront. Aldinga reef is a protected reserve as it has a spectacular underwater cliff just offshore which harbours a wide range of corals and sponges and a wide variety of reef fish. I'm determined to dive there one day!
Walking on the beach was so tranquil and relaxing. No huge crowds, only a few surfers and para-surfers. Got very sunburnt in spite of wearing a thick layer of clothes.
The beach was so clean and unpolluted that these huge barnacles could thrive undisturbed on the rocks lying at the water's edge.
I was fascinated by these unusual plants with bright red berries growing along the road. They must be some type of cactus.
On Anzac Day we drove up to the hills to visit the famouse German village of Hahndorf . I've been there many times but I never seem to get enough of this charming place with its delicious German food.
Hahndorf was founded by Capt. Dirk Hahn in 1839. It started off as a German colony and later became a tourist attraction due to the annual beer fest celebrated with German beer, open air BBQs and folk dancing.
Enjoyed strolling along the main street and visiting the quaint shops selling all sorts of homemade items such as knives, candles, toys, wines, chocolates, cakes, etc.
Hahndorf is also the home of the Beerenberg farm, a brand famous for its strawberry jam and lots of other fruity products too.
We can vouch for the quality of their strawberries. We picked two bucketful of huge, yummy sweet ones to take home to eat with melted chocolate.
As mentioned, Hahndorf is famous for its unique food. I could smell the delicious aroma from this open air spit roasting lamb... or is it pork?
We decided to go for the A Taste of Germany Platter which includes 6 different types of German sausages and a pork knuckle and a good helping of sauerkraut. Yummy! but almost too much for the 3 of us. 
Back in Adelaide, I always enjoy shopping in Chinatown, walking along Rundle Mall and finally enjoying a picnic by the River Torrens. I greatly value the time I can spend with family members, especially so in view of the many uncertainties and tragic events happening in the world today.
Did I mention the reason we visited Australia this time? Well, it is to celebrate my birthday and these are the cupcakes lovingly made by my daughter.
