8th Dec

We finally made it to Adelaide and drove straight into major road works on the Western Freeway,or what is to be the Western Freeway.

 Some pretty impressive Concrete work.

It made for an interesting entry into the City, dodging all the construction gear and weaving in and out of the pylons.

We finally made it to Brighton Beach Caravan park and got set up. On our way in, we had a Text from a couple we met coming down the West Coast, to see where we were and to say they were staying at the Brighton Caravan Park. That made our day as they were a nice couple and we got on very well with them.

 A stony Beach but nice to walk along and the Sunsets were great,though I resisted the temptation to take any more photos of them. I seem to have hundreds on the computer from the trip down the West Coast.

The view from the Caravan with our friends Van on the right.

 

Friends Dave and Chris Gratz from Adelaide took us up to the Adelaide Hills and to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood. It was Chris that sold us the new Caravan at the Brisbane Caravan show.

Some interesting Cars and Motorbikes on display

A good place to spend an hour or two,though the Girls started to get a bit bored, just like us in a frock shop!!
Helen liked this one though and wants me to make one! It will have to wait I think.

 We drove into the hills behind Adelaide and visited Handorf again.

Some interesting old buildings at Hanndorf, an old Village settled by  German Lutherans in 1838.

It still retains a German feel and look and the Meals and the large Stein's of Lager at the local Hotel make it feel even more so.

We liked the Hot rod and Caravan parked in the Town but thought it a bit small for extended Touring.

 While in Adelaide we did the Zoo again to see the Pandas.

There were a couple there, but in different cages, so no fun for them!

There were Tigers

 Lions

And Flamingos,with the Odd Hippo and Mercat thrown in.

 A nice day was had by all.

From Adelaide we headed across the Flourie Peninsula to one of our favourite spots, Victor Harbour.

 The last time we were here it rained a lot so we didn't get to ride on the Tram to Granite Island. This time the weather treated us better and we got the ride.

Looking back from Granite Island to Victor Harbour with the Jetty and Tram track on the right.

More rugged Coastline.

Looking back down the Jetty and Tram tracks towards Granite Island.

Next its on to the Coorong and Mount Gambier.

Cheers Dave and Helen