Hello !I'm writing to you from the YHA in Adelaide again. Its been another chilly 26c day after a week with days pushing mid 40s! I was told some of the images didn't load last time. Ive tried to fix that but please let me know if you have issues this time. Last Thursday, after I sent my email, I went to the Botanical Gardens then took the bus into the Adelaide hills to watch the end of Stage 2 of the Tour Down Under. It was perhaps the best view from a bus I've ever had.   On Friday I caught the start of Stage 3 at Henley Beach. Matt gave me an all access pass, so I spent the rest of the morning swanning around the start line with a bunch of pro cyclists.  All Bahrain merched up with Matt at the start line  Right up in the action for an interview with British Pro cyclist, Adam Yates  Riders lining up at the start. I definitely felt out of place lol That was going to be the end of the day for the race for me, but a lovely photographer called Lewis who I met at the start line gave me a lift to the finish in Nairne.  Matt & co at the finish line of Stage 3  Look Mum, I'm on telly! Saturday was 40c and saw the fun part of the cycling cancelled due to the risk of the bush setting on fire and killing all the cyclists & spectators (not fun) I went on a tour about the Aboriginal population in the area instead of the cycling. One interesting part the guide told us about was the aboriginal justice system. Do something naughty, get a spear through the leg. Do something really naughty, get a poison laced spear through the chest... People don't misbehave. It's still practised in some communities today! In the evening, I went to watch some bike racing in a multi-storey car park. The atmosphere was pretty sick!   The rider on the left is a pro (who's name escapes me) who just shoved the amateur on the right towards the barrier on the way into the final corner. He was not best pleased. But that's racing!   I went behind the scenes at the racing again on Sunday. I parked up in the feed zone where the riders pick up more food & drink which was pretty hectic.     Look mum, I'm on telly again! (To the right of the middle rider) Monday hit 45c so I stayed inside all day. When I did head outside (at 7pm!) I was hit with dry heat I've only ever experienced in a sauna. (Thank you global warming). I went to Glenelg beach with some friends from the hostel for a swim & sunset  Had to risk getting the camera quite close to the water for this one. I think it was worth it! Tuesday was my museum day. Some of my faves are below...  The detail in this one is insane, hence why it was copied hundreds of times by other artists  I have no clue whats going on here   That red mess is made of individual red strings! And today (Wednesday) I hiked 15km up to Mount Lofty. I didn't see a single spider, snake, kangaroo, koala or wallaby all day. You may see this as a victory or a loss, depending on how much you like/dislike the aforementioned animals. I am undecided.  The view back over to Adelaide   Not sure how the hole got in there  Questionable name. It was a good trail tho I'll be in Adelaide for the rest of this week. Before catching the train (yay) to Melbourne on Sunday. Bye for now! P.S. P.P.S |
