Libby & I spent four days (Fri – Mon) last week poking around Adelaide & surrounding districts, courtesy of a prize won at a Business Chicks event (from Qantas & Hilton). It’s always interesting to experience their view of heavy traffic! The service at the Hilton was top class but unfortunately the breakfasts weren’t. However, we found a great fish restaurant in nearby Gouger Street and also enjoyed wonderful food at the seemingly chaotic but friendly LaTrattoria Restaurant on nearby King William Street (opposite The Kings Hotel). Visited the Rundle Mall, Adelaide Central Market and of course the RM Williams shop at Salisbury Plains. We ventured into the Adelaide Hills to the historic village of Harndorf which transports you back to centuries gone by. A wonderful experience. Next call was the Berenberg jam factory, straight up the hill from Harndorf. A bit of a flash back for me in another life supplying the first batch of intricate labels that go their varied shape & size jars. Onto the famous McLaren Vale wine country starting with a coffee and then a little wine tasting at the Hugo Winery, a wonderful NV Cuvee! The area is not well sign posted however we … Continue reading Adelaide – South Australia