Sunday, February 20, 2011

Another cloudy morning but a few blue spots to offer encouragement.  Decided to do a trial run to the airport and then continue on to the beach.  The run to the airport was fine but the wind was so strong decided against a beach walk.  Returned to the city and gassed up the car--1300km for $130.00, not to shabby!!.

We discovered that the Giles St Market was right behind the motel, so checked it out--again a mini market of new and used items and some food stalls.  We continued walking and caching for a bit before catching the tram into the City.  First stop was an opal store where Pam found her 'retirement present opals' for a set of earrings.  Second stop was the Jam Factory which is a retail outlet for local artisans complete with a glass blowing shop!  We spent a good while watching a fellow 'glass blow' a vase.  From there, we proceeded to the State Library to view the Aboriginal art exhibit and then on to the Adelaide museum for the cultural history of the Aboriginals.  All three venues were free and had excellent displays.

Glassblowing at the Jam Factory

Feeling peckish, the Rundle Mall offered food and shopping. Homeward bound on the tram and through the park to the motel still in sunshine.   

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