Out and About: Adelaide, Australia 8th

Hmm my French holidays photos seem to be taking a long time to edit and put up so I figured I would just move on and post other photos before I forget about them. I would return to the French photo series later when possible.

My first trip in 2006. Right off after my holidays in France, it was back to work and I had to pack a new suitcase even before clearing out my previous stuffs.

The trip got off to a terrific start, when arriving at the airport early, I was told that the flight to Adelaide was overbooked and they would put me on a business class flight to Sydney instead. Wow, since I was still the business class-virgin then, I didn't mind the hassle of changing flights in Sydney. I had to rush to the gates since the flight was taking off in 15 minutes when they finally completed changing my tickets and boarding pass.

Well, the flight was memorable. The MAS business class was really top notch. The food was good and we were also given a travelling pouch with toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth wash etc.... and the bag itself is very stylish. Anyway it was a pleasant experience...if only I could afford another one.

Finally reached Adelaide, and found that the new airport is about to be opened. Relieved that the passengers don't have to all crowd around the small area to get our bags and then go through immigration checks.

Back to my old haunt, the Radisson at Playford, North Terrace. A very nice place with very friendly and pleasant staffs. It's also very close by a lot of eating places....especially the StoneGrill at Balcony Restaurant (Strathmore Hotel), where my colleage and myself when to TWICE in a row. If you are every in Adelaide, and non-vegetarian, then you should give this place a try.

OK, back to the room. It costs about AUD150 per night. Broadband internet is available but charged separately. Asked the concierge for directions for a good restaurant if needed, so far they have not dissapointed us with their choice.

Since my colleague was with me, I didn't shoot any photos during our weekday dinner outings. Adelaide at this time of the year is fun cause it doesn't get dark till 8pm. And since it gets bright very early, it just seems that your day is longer. So sometimes we ended up having dinner until 9pm cause you do not realise how late it got.

However, I was free on Saturday morning, so I just got out and have a look around the area that i did not manage to visit during the last visit - that means outside of Rundle Mall :)

The photo of the plague below was taken along the walkway behind the Government House. Thanks mates!

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For those who graduated from University of Adelaide, they should remember the Bonython Hall below. Yeah, I was there since the whole of Adelaide were still asleep before 10am. The museums and all were close so the only interesting place to see was the quite grounds of University. Nice campus, would be a cool place to be studying.

Then I walked towards the river, pass the Casino and the Festival Centre and saw this one legged bird (Magpie?) that was not afraid to pose for me. This one below is one of the better ones.