It was the annual Tour de Australia. We passed by the Lofty Mountains, so we drove to the top of the mountain to have a look. The weather was good so we could see far. The town of Handorf is actually just one street, with all kinds of shops on both sides of the street. The total size is not as big as the West Street in Yangshuo. Since there was still some time before lunch, Yunluo and An Chuyu strolled around the street first.
What a lovely little bear! The owner of this shop really loves life. Encountered a pink Hummer. A shop selling clothes. A shop selling paper models. A shop selling various gifts and toys. Street performers. This musical instrument is very beautiful, the sound of nature. The colors of the Australian Aboriginal flag and the German flag are exactly the same. Went in to see the handicrafts sold by the Aboriginals.
It is a luxury item, and the price is very expensive. The following is the indigenous flag. Compare it with the German flag. Lunch was a German pork knuckle dinner and German dark beer at a very famous local restaurant. During the meal, an old German man came to play the accordion. Seeing that Yunluo and An Chuyu were from China, he played the jasmine flower and the moon to represent Yunluo's heart.
Yunluo remembered that the Italian violinist on the Costa Cruise also played these two pieces. It seems that he is recognized as a representative of Chinese music in foreign countries. After eating and drinking, they went to the Canyon Wildlife Park, looking forward to holding a koala in person. Due to the habits of koalas, if the temperature exceeds °, they cannot hold a koala. Fortunately, the temperature was below ° on the day when Yunluo and An Chu met.
On the way, I saw a scene of a forest fire that had just occurred. This private zoo is very small and can be visited in half an hour. As soon as I entered and turned right, I saw wallabies lying in all directions. Wallabies are a species, much smaller than the general kangaroo. The specialty here is the white wallaby, which is an albino species.
Their babies usually return to their normal color. Wild animals in Australia are not afraid of people, let alone those in the zoo. The animals here don't hide from people at all. Yunluo's photo is unsightly, so I'll post a photo of teacher Nicle who was traveling with me. The koala doesn't feel like a plush toy, it's a little prickly, and its fur is worse than that of a sea lion. And eucalyptus leaves taste so good when eaten by koalas.
The branch kept pinching Yunluo's chin. Although Yunluo also hugged him, I'd rather put the picture of the handsome boy in the photo. Finally, I saw this poisonous lizard, which is unique to South Australia, in the zoo. It is said that it exists on Kangaroo Island, but Yunluo and An Chuyu didn't see it. After leaving the zoo, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the Barossa Echo Wall. This is very interesting. Talking from one end.
The other end can hear it very clearly, and it rings in the ear, not with an echo or anything. Walk through the long corridor to the other side. Talking from the railing on this side, the farthest end on the other side sounds like talking in the ear. In the evening, Yunluo and Anchu met at the hotel in Barossa. Lyndch Hill Manor (LyndchHill), an ideal place.
On the right is a photo of the rose garden in the manor, and below is a photo of the restaurant. Yunluo's room has a garden outside the back door. There are large pine cones on the ground in the garden. Why does Yunluo not want to call it Lindaoshan Hotel but Lindaoshan Manor? Because it is a large piece of land. The entire manor occupies a triangular area. The center is the hotel dining and accommodation area.
There are gardens with tens of thousands of roses, organic farmland where people grow and pick their own flowers, wineries and luxury villas. The owner and his wife carefully manage the estate and have two cute dogs. This is Yunluo's ideal paradise. This pumpkin is so cute. The owner took Yunluo and An Chuyu to the wine villa founded by the Queen of England.
The villa is very large, with many rooms, and can host banquets. The villa is full of expensive artworks. Yunluo has to walk carefully, fearing that he might accidentally touch these antiques worth millions of dollars. Every piece is an antique, including chairs, clocks, pianos, etc. From the second-floor balcony of the villa, you can overlook Lindaoshan Manor.
The monument laid by the Queen of England. The dinner that day was very authentic Western cuisine and a variety of top-quality red wines. Each dish was extremely exquisite. Everyone drank and talked happily with the enthusiastic owner and his wife until late at night. At night, I actually saw a sky full of stars and a faint Milky Way. In order to take pictures of the starry sky without a tripod or a suitable lens.
Yunluo stayed in the cold wind until the early hours of the morning. Under the bright starry sky, Yunluo had fallen deeply in love with the land under his feet. He had dreamed of a distant utopia countless times, longing to return to the gentleness and tranquility of nature, and find the deep love and belonging in life. If he could run his own manor, plant flowers, raise pets, grow vegetables, and make wine, he could grow old with the one he loves.
What else can you ask for in such a life? There is nothing else in life but love and freedom. Barossa is known as the "Australian Wine Capital" and is one of the most famous grape growing and winemaking areas in South Australia. Its wine production accounts for about % of the total national exports. It consists of the ancient Barossa Valley and Eden Valley.
Its history can be traced back to the first colonists from Germany at the beginning of the century. At that time, Colonel William Wright named this beautiful valley "Barossa". Spanish means "Hill of Roses". Since then, Barossa has gradually developed into a rich and vibrant area integrating architecture, art, fine wine, food and music.
Today, the Barossa is full of green waves of grape vines, and the air is filled with the refreshing fragrance of grapes and flowers. [Route Description] In the morning, visit Penflds Winery and Jacob's Creek Visitor Center, and in the afternoon, visit Mengler Hill Lookout.
We returned to the hotel because we had more free time in the afternoon. Glenelg Beach, which was originally planned to be visited on the last day, was temporarily scheduled on this day by Yunluo and An Chuyu. However, due to the different themes of the daily itinerary, Yunluo will still be included in the travel notes on the last day. [Introduction to attractions] Penflds Winery.
Penfolds' DIY bartending project is very famous. Visitors can wear a white coat, hold a test tube and a measuring cup funnel, and experience the feeling of a professional bartender. Under the guidance of experts, everyone can mix different types of wine according to their preferences for acidity, sweetness and fruitiness. After the adjustment is satisfactory.
You can pour the wine into the special small wine bottle provided by Penfolds, seal it with a cork, and print your name on the bottle label. Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre Jacob's Creek is the largest vineyard in Barossa and one of the three major red wine brands in Australia. It is built on the historic Jacob's Creek. The center consists of a tasting room and a wine cellar.
The historical museum, the exhibition winery, and the famous Jacob's Creek Winery are all here. You can not only admire the majestic winery here, but also enjoy a delicious lunch and fine wine in the restaurant, or go to the vineyard cellar to learn about the local history and culture. There are different types of vineyards, and a variety of wines for different groups of people.
Lunch and dinner change according to the season. [Today's Travel Notes] In the morning, I had a Western breakfast as usual. I couldn't get used to it. But I've gotten used to toasting my own bread. The Barossa region has always been famous for its wine. There are many excellent Australian wineries here. They have different winemaking concepts. Some wineries.
For example, Penfolds, Baccarat, and Wines Gunawara advocate the concept of brewing high-quality wines, while others, such as Jacob's Creek, Lindeman's, and Wolf Blass, take a completely commercial route. Each bottle of wine is brewed according to popular tastes to please as many wine lovers as possible. Vineyards can often be seen along the way. The first stop today is Penfolds Winery.
In Australia, Penfolds is a well-known brand and a symbol of quality. Yunluo and An Chuyu put on their white coats and started their wine tasting journey. Grenache, Shiraz and Matar are three types of grapes that make wine. Yunluo and An Chuyu need to blend them to find the flavor they like. They had never studied the taste of wine before.
After arriving in South Australia, Yunluo had a deep understanding of wine by drinking grape wine every day. I have to say that wine is really delicious, especially for girls. The taste of Grenache is slightly sweet, while Syrah is a very traditional astringent wine. Mataro is very sweet. Yunluo mixed a bottle of % Mataro, % Grenache and % Syrah.
It tastes sweet. The wine sold by Penfolds is mainly Shiraz. It seems that this is more in line with the taste of Australians. Jacob's Creek's wine is much cheaper than Penfolds, and Jacob's Creek is mainly engaged in export trade. It seems that locals don't drink it much. This place attaches great importance to the Chinese market. There are Chinese signs in all places, and there are Chinese tour guides.
Jacob's Creek's lunch was prepared for carnivores. The aperitif before the meal was very delicious. After lunch at Jacob's Creek, we visited their grape demonstration garden. The grapes used for winemaking are very small. It is said that this is deliberately controlled during cultivation, so that a mellow wine can be brewed. Yunluo and An Chuyu tasted various types of wine under the recommendation of the tour guide.
My taste buds are getting more and more sensitive. In the afternoon, I looked at the Barossa region from the top of Mount Wenners, and today's main itinerary ended. This seems to be the monument to the establishment of Barossa. After returning from Mount Wenners, you can often see colorful ribbons on the trees on the way. They are used to guide the participants in the cycling race. For dinner, I found a lively bar near the hotel.
This is a crocodile sandwich. At night, Yunluo and An Chuyu brought their own blended wines and enjoyed the vast sky on the rooftop of the hotel. It was very comfortable. At night, everything was silent. Rooftop open-air bar. Three Scorpios, fate is so sweet, and the wine is in the luminous cup. Love traveling, traveling can let Yunluo see different lives. Things Yunluo has never done before.
They live a lifestyle that they dare not even think about. Where there is a will, there is away. Glenelg Beach is the most popular suburban beach. Take a leisurely tram ride. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach the station at Jettie Road. After getting off the tram, you will see the golden beach on one side and the Jettie Road Bar on the other.
A bustling street lined with shops and restaurants. You can also book in advance to join the Temptatin Sailing and swim with dolphins. Rundle Mall Rundle Mall was founded in 1999 and is Australia's first pedestrian street. It is located in the "heart" of Australia. There are more than 300 retail stores, large department stores and 100 large shopping malls lined up.
There are also outdoor cafes and bars for visitors to relax. [Today's Travel Notes] Yunluo and An Chuyu drove to Glenelg Beach. If you come from the city, you can take the tram. This is the tram to the beach. Be careful, little dog. Yunluo and An Chuyu drove all the way to the beach. Blue sky! Sea! Beach! Bikini!
This is Summer! A pier leads to the sea. Unlike the crowded Qingdao pier, it is very refreshing here. A group of big boys are diving and playing at the pier, and some are fishing here. Wow, I actually caught a squid. The sea water here is turquoise and clear, and the sand is soft and delicate. The buildings next to the beach are very unique. At this time, I always want to eat ice cream.
So we went to a famous ice cream shop to satisfy our cravings. But Yunluo and An Chuyu were really stingy and only shared one ice cream. We could still occasionally meet cycling racers or enthusiasts on the street. On the last day, we naturally had to shpping well. Yunluo and An Chuyu went shopping at the largest local supermarket on Landau Shopping Street.
People usually bring sheep oil, Mianyang soap, health products, milk powder, etc. back from Australia. There are very few cashiers in the supermarket. There are only one or two. Most customers scan the code and check out by themselves after shopping. It is really convenient. This is the self-service code scanning and checkout machine, which supports credit cards and cash. It was a weekday. Most stores were closed at 12:00.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
The streets are so deserted. If you happen to see a store that is still open, it must be owned by a Chinese. Due to the weather, Sydney has been raining heavily. Even the tour guide said that such strong winds and heavy rains are rare in Sydney. Generally, Sydney rains at night and the sky is mostly blue and white during the day. You are lucky to be able to enjoy the scenery of Sydney in the heavy rain.
Mrs. Macaulay's Chair is a stone chair carved by craftsmen in memory of Mrs. Macaulay. From here you can overlook the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. As I was about to go down to see Mrs. Macaulay's Chair, a sudden rainstorm soaked my whole body, so I could only overlook the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from here. I felt the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge in the rain.
The harbor is like a layer of gauze. Australian warships are moored by the harbor, because Sydney Harbor is a rare deep-water port in the city that can moor large warships, such as large US aircraft carriers. Second stop: St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. St. Mary's Cathedral was built in the 19th century. The church is very large. The windows look dark from the outside, but when you go inside, you will see exquisite glass paintings on the windows.
The bright colors give people a warm and holy feeling. The top structure of the church is also very special. It looks ancient and full of mysterious and incredible atmosphere. The solemn Cathedral of Santa Maria has a quiet atmosphere inside the church. It is not affected by the noise outside. The appearance of the church is very British style.
It is drizzling, and the yellow fallen leaves have a very autumn feel to them. Here is a fashion magazine sign. The interior of St. Mary's Cathedral, the long arcade is very beautiful. Below the interior of St. Mary's Cathedral is the cathedral's forbidden area, and tourists are prohibited from entering. Is there the Da Vinci Code down there? Just pray and wish you a safe and happy trip. The third stop is the Sydney TV Tower in the rain.
Visit the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, and tour Port Jackson. Pitt Street and Gerge Street are the main streets in the center of Sydney. Many old buildings still have a strong European style. Many new buildings are very creative. The third stop of Sydney's street graffiti: Sydney Opera House (SydneyperaHuse), located in the northern part of Sydney city.
It is a water complex with a theatre and halls under a shell-shaped roof. Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, it took years to build and cost 10,000 Australian dollars. It was officially completed and opened on January 2, 2017. Many places inside the opera house are inlaid with glass imported from France, and matched with building materials unique to Australia.
The interior structure is modeled after Mayan culture and Aztec temples. The exterior glass is double-layer glass made in France, plain and topaz, with 20 sizes and 100 pieces. The Sydney Opera House is a world-renowned art performance venue. It hosts about 100 events every year. Arriving at the Sydney Opera House, it feels like a pair of big eyes, the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Every New Year's Eve fireworks show is held here. The Sydney Bridge is known as the world's first single-arch bridge and a representative building of early Sydney. The bridge was designed in 1999 and completed in 2000. It is an important bridge connecting the north and south banks of the port. Sydney Jackson Bay, haha! The prayer worked, and the weather suddenly turned better. The blue sky and white clouds appeared.
I'm in a good mood at the moment. People are climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the distance. It's expensive, about Australian dollars per person. Most of the climbers are lovers, and love locks will be provided for each couple as a souvenir. There is a stove in each pillar of the leisure street below the Sydney Opera House for tourists to keep warm, but it's also hot outside. It seems that Australians are quite afraid of cold. Delicious food inside the Sydney Opera House.
These wooden strips are produced in the Blue Mountains Opera House on the outskirts of Sydney. Looking at the Jackson Bay Opera House, the scenery is charming. Outside the opera house hall, I am ready to go in for a visit. Since photography is prohibited inside, I can only go here. The opera house hall consists of two floors, and the chairs are red. It feels similar to the Sihai City Grand Theater. There are countless long iron bars on the top.
It can be raised and lowered freely to produce different musical effects! For example, it can be raised higher for pop concerts and lowered for classical music! Haha! Yunluo listened to the explanation of the staff of the opera house! Before leaving the opera house, go to the store in the theater to buy some souvenirs! The thousand-year-old tree demon I saw when I came out! Maybe it’s because of the weather and climate, the trees in Australia grow very well and tall. The fourth stop.
Rose Bay passes through Sydney's Eastern District, which is a wealthy area with beautiful buildings. Many wealthy Chinese also live in this area. The fourth stop: Rose Bay is the most concentrated place for various exhibitions, art performances and celebrations in Sydney. There are swaying palm trees and green grass in the bay, and children playing in the playground. (~^~)