Journals, week of 04/08/96
Lisa Mason aboard Concordia, March 28, 1996Adelaide
As the Concordia entered the port city of Adelaide, we knew it was going to be an interesting stay. Many people lined the docks to give us a warm welcome and we even appeared on television and in the local newspaper. While in Adelaide we went on land programs which included a winery and Warrawong Sanctuary. All of the locals were very helpful in steering us in the right direction when we had gone astray. Everyone enjoyed the night life and other activities to be found in the city. As we left Adelaide, again people flocked to the dock to bid us farewell. The people of Adelaide were very interested in our ship and in what we were doing. They made us feel welcome in a place far from home. We can only hope that we left as nice an impression on them of North Americans as they left on us of Australians.
Robyn Legrow aboard Concordia, March 27, 1996
A Pleasant Suprise in Adelaide
In Adelaide, I was fortunate to be greeted by my parents. My stay in Adelaide was spent sightseeing with them. To satisfy my long-time obsession with koala bears, we decided to go to the Cleland Wildlife Park. The park contained koala bears, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, dingoes and more Australian wildlife. I was surprised by the fact that the kangaroos were hopping freely around us. They were very friendly and they allowed us to pet and play with them. The mother kangaroos were hopping around with babies in their pouches. They were cute because they had little feet protruding from their stomachs. As I was looking around I noticed one with a little head sticking out of the its pouch. I stopped to take a closer look and suddenly, right in front of me, the baby hopped out of the pouch. It was interesting to watch it nurse and take several steps. It is something I will never forget. Finally, I got to see the koalas and they were just as I imagined. They were about 2 feet high and were soft and cuddly, like teddy bears. I was permitted to hold one and it was very affectionate and tame, much more than I thought it would be. The park was amazing.
Simon Menard aboard Concordia, March 27, 1996Vineyards of Barossa Valley
During our trip in Adelaide we had the opportunity to visit a winery in the Barossa Valley called Seppeltsfield. Seppeltsfield is a charming place situated 90 minutes from the heart of Adelaide. It spans over 400 hectares of terrain covered by large buildings and fields of fresh and crispy grapes- an oasis in the middle of dried prairies. We toured the beautiful vineyard and learned about its history and the processes that were used ages ago to make wines. Specializing in ports and champagnes, white wines and reds, Seppeltfield is known throughout the world.
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