Adelaide
is a funny sort of place, it holds many childhood memories, and even though I’ve
never actually lived there it happens to be my lovely mother’s hometown and
therefore is home to many of my aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and even
my 97-year-old great grandmother. When I was growing up I’m fairly sure that I
never knew Adelaide was anything more then my grandmother’s house, my aunt’s
place and the road in between, but surprise surprise it is far more. I admire Adelaide’s
grid system, it’s simple and effective train system and also it’s lively city centre
which is a great place to spend a happy afternoon wandering around between
family events.
This
particular weekend we were in town for just one day for a cousin’s 21st
but I couldn’t help stealing a few hours for a quick coffee catch up with a old
friend and a wander around my favorite Adelaide gem, the Central Markets. It’s
just great, small enough to not feel overwhelming, but big enough to hold
everything from fresh fruit and veg to a lovely collection of good cafes and
coffee shops.
It
was a painfully short trip this time round but I know that Adelaide has even
more to offer and hopefully next time around I’ll actually have some time to
see some of it. However this weekend was a good reminder that in all the
madness spending some very important time with family, just enjoying and celebrating
being together is wonderful.
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