We left Australia's economic powerhouse state (WA) and travelled over 2000km and 2.5 timezones East to the more gentile and old fashioned city of Adelaide. Our hotel is so central, you simply walk out the front door and you're there... With temperatures heading for 30 degrees, we donned sensible headgear and visited the state buildings, museums and art galleries. The city is surrounded by parkland and the centre has a real buzz, embellished somewhat by the not-too-gaudy Christmas decorations. With mining being an important element of SA's industry, we have a wealth of opal and other minerals to admire both in the shops and indeed as opalised prehistoric skeletons in the museum. The below picture is taken in the superb state art gallery.
We also enjoyed the botanic gardens and later met up with Phil and Eleanor for supper.
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