Lots happening here

Its been awhile since I have time - or access to the computer. But, I have used the camera a lot. Hope you enjoy.

First I would like you to meet Sue's new friend, Charlotte. Charlotte is living in a tree in the yard.

The city of Adelaide is one mile square. It is not quite square as to directions - its on a slight angel. Around the square is the green space about three long blocks wide. We have seen soccer games, skate parks, areas for BBQs, picnic areas etc. in the space. Outside of that is the rest of the population. See map below.

The developers are really trying yo get their hands on the green space so there is a constant battle to protect it. 

We live in St Peter near the top right.

Mount Lofty in the Adelaide Hills overlooks the city. It is usually hazy from there but here are a couple photos. 

The tall buildings in the middle are the city.

There are about 1.6 million people in South Australia ( the state) and about 1.1 million live in Adelaide, which is the state capital. 

The following are some snaps of the city, starting with a Friday evening of entertainment at a coffee shop in the park by the River Torrens. 

Sandy posing in front of the fountain in Victoria Square.

There are always some interesting differences between countries and "cultures." The culture here is really the same as  middle class north American but there are some differences. Toilets being one. You do not ask for a restroom, a washroom or a bathroom. You say what you mean. Ask for a toilet. (I did notice in the tourist town of Apollo Bay that there was one restroom sign.) 

There are public toilets in malls and on the streets that are amazingly clean. I think they get cleaned about every hour. Restaurants have to be over a certain size to have a toilet. So, if you go to a small coffee shop you have to go to one of the public toilets down the block. Nor are there many garages with toilets. 

When we were visiting on Kangaroo Island we discovered that the toilet is at the campground - not at the beach or at the local restaurant and gas station. So, you have to drive five kms to the toilet. Better plan well if you are taking your kids to the beach.

The toilets all have signs on the doors as well.

On that note I will leave you for today.

Travel photos to follow.

P.S. - I mailed some post cards today. As I dropped them in to the mail box I said to Sue - Oh, there is no postage on these. So I will redo them and if some of the non-postage ones slip through some of you may get two post cards. Won't you feel special?