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Adelaide, South Australia

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We have arrived and settled in to our latest house sit in Adelaide. We had briefly stopped here a couple of years ago and are happy to be back with more time to enjoy what the area has to offer. Unfortunately we seem to have brought the rainy weather with us and every trip out is a gamble as to whether one will need an umbrella. But I am sure things will improve as the summer heat takes hold…..soon, I hope.

The core of old Adelaide is incredibly well laid out and organized. They are well in touch with their history of European immigration and their ties to the UK.
Being the capital of South Australia there is an abundance of statues and squares named for famous explorers. The more you read the more you realize they have reason to be proud. The exploration and innovation that has come out of this region is very impressive.
To say Australia has an interesting history when it comes to migration and immigration is an understatement. I thought the Migration Museum did a good job of simply presenting the facts and not making judgements on the history of people trying to come to Australia. It certainly was an eye opener for me.
Given the state of worldwide movement of migrants currently, this statue celebrating the positive aspects of immigrants made a strong impression on me.

Before I get sidetracked on a rather emotional tangent I shall return to some of the more enjoyable places we visited.

The South Australian Museum, State Library of South Australia, and the Art Gallery of South Australia make a fantastic destination when the weather turned wet on us. The staff and displays were informative and enjoyable.
As we walked around central Adelaide we were constantly reminded of the power Mother Nature seems to love hammering Australia with. There were dozens of large branches blown down by the wind.
As we were walking down to the shoreline we stumbled upon this historic site. The tree under which the Colony of South Australia was proclaimed in 1836.
One of the most enjoyable locations we have visited so far has been the Botanic Gardens. The Rose Gardens are in full bloom and the aroma was incredible.
Nothing announces spring better than flowers coming into bloom. We are looking forward to our time here.

 

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