The following is the indigenous flag. Compare it with the German flag. Lunch was a German pork knuckle dinner at a very famous local restaurant, and German dark beer. 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 35°, they cannot hold a koala. Fortunately, the temperature on the day when Yunluo and An Chu met was below 30°.
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 kangaroos in the general sense. The specialty here is the white wallabies, which are a species with albinism.
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 Nicole 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.
The koalas ate eucalyptus leaves and the branches kept rubbing Yunluo's chin. Although Yunluo also hugged him, I'd rather post the photo of the handsome boy. I finally saw this poisonous lizard, which is a specialty of 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. If you speak from one end, you can hear it very clearly at the other end, and it sounds like it is right next to your ear. There is no echo or anything. Walk through the long corridor to the other side. If you speak from the railing on this side, it sounds like you are speaking right next to your ear at the far end on the other side. In the evening, Yunluo and Anchu met at the hotel in Barossa.
Lyndochhill Manor, 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 lives in a room, and outside the back door is a garden. There are big pine cones on the ground in the garden. Why does Yunluo not want to call it Lyndochhill Hotel but Lyndochhill Manor? Because it is a big piece of land.
The entire estate is in a triangular shape. The center is the hotel, dining and accommodation area, surrounded by a garden with tens of thousands of roses, organic farmland for self-planting and self-picking, a winery 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 super big, with many rooms, and can hold banquets. The villa is full of expensive artworks, and Yunluo has to walk carefully. He is afraid that he will accidentally touch these antiques worth millions of dollars.
Each 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 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 2 a.m. Under the bright starry sky, Yunluo has fallen deeply in love with the land under his feet. He has longed for a distant utopia countless times, longing to return to the gentleness and tranquility of nature.
Find the deep love and belonging in life. If you run your own estate, plant flowers, raise pets, grow vegetables and make wine, and grow old with the one you love. What else can you ask for in such a life? There is nothing else in life but love and freedom. Penfolds Winery-Jacobs Creek Visitor Center [Introduction to Barossa] Barossa is known as the "Capital of Fine Wines in Australia".
It is one of the most famous grape-growing and wine-making areas in South Australia. Its wine production accounts for about 65% of the country's total exports. It consists of the ancient Barossa Valley and Eden Valley, and its history can be traced back to the first batch of colonists from Germany in the early 19th century.
At that time, Colonel William Wright named this beautiful valley "Barossa", which means "hill of roses" in Spanish. 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. The air is filled with the refreshing fragrance of grapes and flowers. [Route Description] Penfolds Winery and Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre in the morning, and Mengler Hill Lookout in the afternoon.
Afterwards we returned to the hotel in Adelaide. As we had more free time in the afternoon, Yunluo and An Chuyu temporarily scheduled a visit to Glenelg Beach on this day, which they had originally planned to visit on the last day. However, given the different themes of each day's itinerary, Yunluo will still be included in the travelogue as it will be the last day.
Penfolds Winery is famous for its DIY winemaking project. Visitors can wear white coats and hold test tubes and measuring cups to 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 you are satisfied with the adjustment, 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, a wine cellar, a historical museum, a display winery, and the famous Jacob's Creek Winery. Here you can not only admire the majestic winery, but also enjoy a delicious lunch and fine wine in the restaurant, or go to the vineyard wine cellar to learn about the local history and culture.
There are 14 different types of vineyards. A variety of wines are targeted at different groups of people, and 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 baking my own bread. The Barossa region has always been famous for its wine.
There are many excellent Australian wineries gathered here, each with its own different winemaking concepts. Some wineries, such as Penfolds, Bittern, Wines Gunawara, etc., advocate the concept of making 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. Today's first stop is Penfolds Winery. In Australia. Penfolds is a well-known brand and a symbol of quality. Put on white coats and start Yunluo and Anchu's wine tasting journey.
Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro are three types of wines. Yunluo and An Chuyu need to blend them to find the flavor they like. They had never studied the taste of wine before, but after arriving in South Australia, the daily life of enjoying grapes and wines has given Yunluo a deep understanding of wine.
I have to say that the wine is really delicious, especially for girls. Grenache has a slightly sweet taste, Syrah has a very traditional astringent taste, and Mataro is very sweet. Yunluo mixed a bottle of 50% Mataro, 30% Grenache and 20% Syrah. It tastes sweet.
The wine sold by Penfolds is mainly Shiraz, which seems to be 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, and it seems that locals don't drink it much. This place attaches great importance to the Chinese market, and there are Chinese signs everywhere, and there are also Chinese tour guides.
Jacob's Creek's lunch is simply 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, which is said to be deliberately controlled during cultivation. Only in this way can a mellow wine be brewed.
Yunluo and An Chuyu tasted various types of wines recommended by the tour guide, and their taste buds became more and more sensitive. In the afternoon, we looked out over the Barossa region from the top of Mount Wenners. Today's main itinerary is over. This seems to be the monument to the establishment of Barossa. After coming down from Mount Wenners and returning to Adelaide, you can often see colorful ribbons on the trees on the way.
It is used to show the way for the players in the cycling race. We found a lively bar near the hotel for dinner. This is a crocodile sandwich. At night, Yunluo and An Chuyu brought their own wines and enjoyed the vast sky on the rooftop of the hotel. It was very comfortable. At night, everything was quiet, and there was an open-air bar on the rooftop.
Three Scorpios. Fate is as sweet as grape wine in a luminous cup. They love traveling, and traveling allows Yunluo to see different lives. They practice things that Yunluo has never done, and even a lifestyle that she dare not even think about. Where there is a will, there is away.
Adelaide [Attractions Introduction] Glenelg Beach Glenelg Beach is the most popular suburban beach in Adelaide. Take a leisurely tram ride and arrive at the station at Jetty Road in less than 30 minutes. After getting off the tram, you will see the golden beach on one side and the Jetty Road Bar on the other.
A bustling street lined with shops and restaurants. You can also book in advance to join a temptationsailing tour to swim with dolphins. Rundle Mall Rundle Mall was founded in 1976 and is Australia's first pedestrian street. It is located in the "heart" of Adelaide. There are more than 600 retail stores in total.
There are 3 major department stores and 15 large shopping malls, as well as open-air cafes and bars for visitors to relax. [Today's Travel Notes] Yunluo and Anchuyu drove to Glenelg Beach. If you come from the city, you can take a tram. This is the tram that goes 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, this place is very refreshing. A group of big boys are diving and playing at the pier, and some are fishing here.
Wow, I actually caught a squid~ The water here is turquoise and clear, and the sand is soft and fine. The buildings next to the beach are very unique. I always want to eat ice cream at this time, so I went to a very famous ice cream shop to satisfy my craving. But Yunluo and An Chuyu are really stingy. They shared an ice cream.
You can still occasionally meet cycling racers or enthusiasts on the street. On the last day in Adelaide, of course, you have to go shopping. Yunluo and An Chuyu went shopping at the largest local supermarket on Landau Shopping Street. People in Australia usually bring back sheep oil, Mianyang soap, health products, milk powder, etc.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
There are very few cashiers in supermarkets in Adelaide, only one or two. Most customers scan the code and check out by themselves after shopping. It is really convenient. This is a self-service code scanning checkout machine, which supports credit cards and cash. It was a weekday. Most stores closed at 17:00, and the streets were deserted.
If you happen to see a shop that is still open, it must be owned by a Chinese. The graffiti on the street is very nice. This is where the bicycle race starts. Taxis in Adelaide. I found that Toyota is the most common car in Australia. This is the end of my last day in Adelaide.
Yunluo and An Chuyu booked a taxi to the airport the next morning at the hotel and prepared to return home. Adelaide city is really close to the airport, a 20-minute drive. Leaving is always sad, so I won’t go into details about the return trip~ This dreamlike week will eventually turn into a series of photos and this travel note, lying quietly in the corner of memory.
When finishing this travelogue, Yunluo always wanted to sublimate the meaning of this trip. But he found it was futile. There was no meaning. And there was a question and answer on Zhihu about the meaning of travel, which always impressed Yunluo. Yunluo and An Chuyu, who were as insignificant as dust, met on a tiny blue planet in a tiny solar system in a desolate and remote spiral arm of the Milky Way.
What is the meaning of traveling in this small world? Yunluo and An Chuyu are too insignificant. Not only is traveling meaningless, but all of Yunluo and An Chuyu's actions, and the actions of Yunluo and An Chuyu as a whole human being, may be meaningless. However, in this desolate and remote galaxy. In the short life of Yunluo and An Chuyu.
In this only life, do what you want to do and become who you want to be, this is the greatest meaning. Fall in love with a city in a week, discover what you want in a lifetime in one trip. That's enough. [Transportation] Australia is generally suitable for self-driving tours. Short-term tourists in Australia (no more than three months, if more than three months, you must apply for an Australian driver's license).
You can drive with your native English driver's license or your native driver's license and its English translation. Remember to carry your passport with you. There are many car rental companies in Australia, but you must book in advance. The traffic rules are the opposite of those in China. Drive on the left, turn right, and go straight. Always give way to the car on the right.
If the itinerary only includes Adelaide + Kangaroo Island, bus transportation is sufficient. Kangaroo Island has a one-day tour group departing from the city, so there is no need to worry about transportation. There are many bus routes in Adelaide. They cover the city and suburbs. Yunluo only took the free bus this time and didn't know much about the charges.
The free bus route is Victoria Square - North Terrace - Railway Station - Hindley Street - Victoria Square. All major attractions can be reached. The tram runs between Victoria Square in the city and Glenelg Beach. If you want to go to the beach, you need to take this one, which is partly free and partly charged.
You can buy tickets after getting on the bus. [Accommodation] There are many hotels in downtown Adelaide. If you want to stay in Kangaroo Island, Barossa, etc., there are not many options, so make sure to book in advance. You need to bring your own slippers, toothbrush and toothpaste for accommodation in Australia. [Food] There are all kinds of restaurants in downtown Adelaide, and there are many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown.
There are fewer options in other areas, and you can basically only eat Western food. South Australian red wine is very famous, especially Barossa. Since you are here, you should taste more. [Shopping] You can buy most of the goods on the pedestrian street of Rundle Mall in Adelaide. Generally speaking, the large supermarket Woolworths is enough to meet most needs.
Opposite it is the official Apple store. If you can get a student ID from a local university, you can enjoy student discounts and tax refunds. It is much cheaper than in China. There is a small supermarket about 100 meters east of Woolworths. It sells health products at a better discount. [Outbound tax refund] Purchase items worth more than 300 Australian dollars (including tax) in the same store.
Ask the store to provide a tax invoice with a total amount of more than 300 Australian dollars; the items were purchased within 30 days before leaving Australia. If these three points are met at the same time, you can get a tax refund, about 10%. Please note that the items you want to refund should not be checked in, but carried with you. After leaving Adelaide Airport (that is, after transferring to an international flight).
You can find an organization called TRS, which stands for Tourist Refund Scheme, which is used to refund taxes for tourists. They will ask to check your tickets and goods. After the process is completed, the tax refund will be automatically refunded to your shopping card within a week. The first stop when arriving in Sydney: Royal Botanic Gardens and Mrs. Macaulay's Chair due to weather conditions. (To be continued...)