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Monday, March 23, 2015

Adelaide Holiday - Day 2

Day 2

Woke up to a beautiful morning! We packed our lunch, had our breakfast, got the girls ready and drove to Victor Harbour.

Nice n easy drive

When we got down from the car upon arrival at Victor Harbour, we were surpised that it was sooo cold, especially when the wind blew. Brrrrrrr!!! We were only in short sleeve t-shirt with a simple jacket each. Luckily I grabbed an extra sweater for Erin just before we left the apartment. Found a dress for Elyssa in my bag, but the vainpot didn't want to wear it over her t-shirt. ;-)

First important stop of the day :- stock up on wine!

We've never seen a drive-tru alchohol shop before. We were very amazed. hehe.

So easy to buy alcohol, esp when buying in cartons. No need to worry about parking and can load straight to car boot.

Girls spotted a sandy playground and requested for playground time.

Sure! Since this is a free n easy family holiday. Plus I like the girls to stock up on "happy hormones" early in the morning.

(ok, ok, I have an ulterior motive too. Cos if we look at stuff we prefer later, I can tell them they had "their" fun time already.)

Beautiful Victor Harbour

Plenty of Seagulls

Walking accross the causeway to Granite Island

Absolutely gorgeous!

The causeway is only 630 meters. 2 options available - just walk across (free) or take a horse drawn tram (AUD 19 one way for family tics of 2A,2C). We had to wait another half an hour or so for the next tram, so we just walked.

Spotted the tram halfway

Arrived at Granite Island

Causeway pic, taken from Granite Island

Took a walk on the "Kaiki Walk", which is a trail around the perimeter of Granite Island.

So windy!

Just look at how clear the water is

After finishing the walk, we ate our packed lunch then walked back to Victor Harbour.

Such a beautiful place, so we spent a bit more time here

Next stop - Port Elliot. Wanted to go to the Horseshoe Bay but both girls were fast asleep in their carseats so we just took some photos and proceeded to our next destination - Goolwa.

Chanced upon this lovely morning market

Just look at this huge Pelican!

Stopped by at a small cafe for afternoon tea.
Mocha for hubby, Chai latte for me, Ice-cream for the girls :-)

Spotted the Cockle Train from cafe window

Headed back after tea.

Just had to take photo of this mini standalone building!

Went back to Normanville Beach for the activity we promised the girls - sandcastle building time!

Happy Girls with their Sandcastles

I love you too, Elyssa!

Love, love, love this beach

Headed back to our apartment just before sunset.

Spotted kangaroos when we entered the carpark area

When we got back, the girls had a nice warm bubble bath for in the giant bathtub (so they don't bug us!) while we prepared dinner.

Ta daaaa........ dinner is served!

After dinner, we started washing plates then realised we should use the dishwasher (duh!) Wheee.....such a nice thing to have! Then we decided to use the washing machine and dryer too. hehe.

While the girls watched some tv, we enjoyed our wine and strawberries on the outdoor patio. :-)

Then time to Zzzzzzz.

--End of Day 2--

Adelaide Holiday - Day 1

Just got back from our week-long holiday in Adelaide. Whooo hoooo!!! Our second time in Australia. When we went to Perth about 2 years back, it was without Erin (our one and only holiday without Erin). A holiday is definitely more complete with all 4 of us :-)

Day 0 / 1

I didn't want Elyssa to miss school, so we took the night flight on MAS - departed 10.30pm on Friday night and arrived next morning in Adelaide around 8.30am. (2.5 hour time difference)

Note to self : Don't ever take a night flight unless there's really no choice! The flight was 7 hours+, with supper served shortly after take-off and light breakfast served shortly before descent. Couple that with taking the girls to the toilet, getting them comfortable, trying to get ourselves comfotable bla bla bla, we hardly got any sleep. Hubby was ok (he can get by without enough sleep for a few days, just like a camel with water. heh) but I'm the type that needs 7 hours of sleep a day, so I was very much zombified. Aiks.

We collected our pre-booked rented car from Hertz, and we were off for our holiday!! (tho I was half asleep with a heavy head..)

Our first meal in Adelaide

First meal is always the toughest. Cos we can't help but convert so everything seems so horribly expensive. Elyssa was also really grumpy during the meal. Sigh. Can't blame her cos she was really tired like me.

Bought some groceries at Coles then started the scenic drive to the apartment we booked for the week.

Made a quick stop at Christie's beach

Route was pretty scenic but I dozed off now and then. So no photos.

First time we drove ON the beach

The beach was wide and the sand was really compact!

Our apartment was at Links Lady Bay Resort, in a small town called Normanville, about an hour away from Adelaide town. I perked up immediately when we checked in.

Living Room

Kitchen

Jacuzzi bathtub in the bathroom. Whoo hoo!!

There was a washing machine and dryer in the bathroom too

Fully equipped kitchen

Kitchen came complete with pots, plates, cups,wine glasses, detergent and even a dishwasher.

Super loved the apartment! We booked it under our Marriott Vacation club program. Used the Interval point exchange system so our 7-night stay was almost equivalent to a typical 2 night stay under the program.

We all took a long afternoon nap shortly after check in :-) Woke up all refreshed and energized. Wheeee!!!

Went to the nearby Normanville beach -

@ Normanville beach

Really love this beach! Quiet but not deserted. Juuuust nice.

Trying to jump for the camera. Failed. hehe.

Isn't it absolutely lovely???

Hubby on the beach

Walking back to the car. Even this part is so beautiful

Went to buy grab more groceries at the nearby Foodlands supermarket. Cooked a simple meal with ham and sausages, relaxed with tv and then Zzzzzzz.....

- End of Day 1-