Adelaide seems to cop a lot of bad press so I couldn't wait to meet and shake hands with South Australia's capital city to see why people give her such a hard time. And after spending over a week exploring all that Adelaide has to offer, the only conclusion I could come to as to why people would call this city 'boring' or 'waaay too small to worry about' or 'pretty uneventful' is because they really haven't given her a fair go.
Adelaide is a gem. A small gem in comparison to say, Sydney's urban sprawl, but a very pretty gem with plenty going on. If Adelaide were an ad in the local newspaper's personal column, this is how she would read:
SMALL TIME GAL WITH BIG HEART SEEKS ONE TIME COMPANIONSHIP, REOCCURING FRIENDSHIP OR SOMETHING MORE PERMANENT
-Looking for a good time? One of Australia's oldest cities is too!
-Intelligent and well-read with an arts and festival scene to rival none other.
-Shopaholics need not apply but those with an interest in vintage wares and up-and-coming designer duds won't be disappointed.
-All religious affiliations welcome - there's a church on every corner.
-Must have an appreciation for fine food and fresh, locally grown produce and wine.
-Lovers of the great outdoors graciously accepted, with National Parks, agricultural land and the ocean all promising good times.
-Children and animals welcome.
-Looking forward to an exciting future together!
Oooo... see? A quick weekend affair with Adelaide seems more and more appealing, doesn't it?
There are SO many things to do in this city.
We celebrated our two year wedding anniversary with a yummo meal at the newly rejuvenated seaside suburb of Glenelg. There's tons of restaurants to choose from and whether you decide to dine day or night, there's always a bunch of people around which adds to the holiday vibe.
If it's shopping you're after, go straight to Rundle Street Mall. This is where all the major chain stores plus a bunch of smaller, more unusual shops can be found. Oh, and don't walk past Haigh's chocolate shop. Their stuff's so good, not stopping to sample some of Adelaide's best chocolate would be a crime. Or take a free tour of the factory. Hmmm... And pat the bronze sculptured pigs in the mall. Or get your photo sitting on one. Whichever you prefer.
A walk along the Torrens River is a must, and while you're going, check out the University of South Australia, the National Art Gallery and the Botanical Gardens (the only place in Australia that grows MASSIVE lillypads straight from the Amazon!) - all within walking distance. All prove to the Adelaide sceptics, that this place has a lot going on in it's small city grid.
Next stop, the Barossa!
Yours in the great outdoors,
Odette
Odette
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