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| ADELAIDE ARCADE |
After
spending a week each in Sydney and Melbourne, we arrive in Adelaide
on December 23, just in time to celebrate Christmas with my nephew
Bill. He is as vibrant and entertaining as ever and a great tour
guide. It was decided that we would have Christmas Eve dinner
together at our rented home, and Bill would host Christmas Day at his
lovely new home in the Norwood section of Adelaide, which was about
three miles away from us.
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| COTTAGE IN ADELAIDE |
The
cottage we rented through airbnb.com was located on a quiet block of
sandstone brick homes that were built in the late 1800s with colorful
red sandstone. It was spacious and worked well for the week.
A
few blocks away was the 140 year-old Central Market, often referred
to as the “Heart of Adelaide.” Anna and I rose early on Christmas
Eve morning to head over to the crowded market with its eighty-plus
colorful stalls and huge selection of local fruits, vegetables,
meats, and cheeses. We started the day with a cup of flat-white
(something like a cappucinno or latte that the Aussies are very proud
of) at one of the local cafes. Then we spent the entire morning
peering at the stalls before getting serious about the final food
choices for our special Christmas Eve dinner. Finally, we decided on
a leg of lamb and rolled pork roast for the main course. This would
be accompanied by Anna's spinach and strawberry salad, roasted
asparagus and fresh breads. We couldn't decide on just one dessert so
settled for a variety of irresistible cakes and cookies—the
gluten-free decadent chocolate cake took first place.
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| ADELAIDE XMAS |
Preparing
a meal for seven in a new kitchen with limited utensils and space was
a bit of a challenge, but the meal was delicious. Most importantly we
all fit around the table and had the privilege of a first Christmas
dinner with a grandchild sitting proudly in her high chair. Thanks to
secret Santa's and hundreds of nearby wineries there was no shortage
of beverages to accompany the meal. It was truly a great and blessed
Christmas “down-under” that we will remember forever.
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| NORWOOD |
Bill
continued the celebration on Christmas Day when we joined him at his
new Adelaide home in Norwood for a Swedish buffet (thanks to the
local Ikea). Norwood is close to the city center and full of charming
sandstone homes and churches from the 1800s—great for walking and
biking. Add to that the convenience of Parade Avenue with its many
restaurants, cafes, shops, and theaters, and it doesn't get much
better.
Adelaide,
located in South Australia, is the fifth largest city in Australia.
With a population of over one million it is surrounded by open spaces
which include miles of beaches and wineries in the nearby hills. One
could visit a new and unique winery every weekend for many years
before running out of new places to go. With its park lands, squares,
old architecture, museums and River Torrens meandering through, it is
truly a very pleasant place to visit and live.
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