A South Australian Sample

Our last couple of days gave us a taste, literally and figuratively, of South Australia.

We travelled into the Grampians which are hills blanketed in gum trees and abundant with birds, gliders or flying lemur like marsupials, and kangaroos.  When we arrived at the motel this family were having a snack near our door. Can you see three?

Joey and parents

There are several waterfalls in the area and here we are at McKenzie Falls. 

We then continued into the Coonawara Wine region known for its reds where several of the cellar doors are in 100 plus year old buildings like this one.

The Gum trees continue to enchant us. Each one has its own personality and the Wattle trees are now in bloom. They are Australia's national flower and what gives Australia its trademark green and gold colours. 

We passed through Keith’s namesake town.

Finally we landed in Hahndorf, a quaint German village.  Our B & B is like a bird sanctuary with Lorakeets, Parrots and Gallahs in the surrounding trees.

That about sums up South Australia, trees, birds, kangaroos, wine and quaint little towns full of friendly people, most of whom have visited Canada and love it. And, we love Australia!