What's on in Adelaide

Hi Fellow Scquilters,

Thought I would post this website which Rosemary in Canberra sent to the list. It gives you a comprehensive list of what is happening in Adelaide in April - yes, my eastern states friends, things do actually happen in Adelaide despite reports to the contrary.

http://www.bcl.com.au/adelaide/wotson-april.htm

Also on in the week preceeding the Retreat is the Barossa Festival which includes a quilt exhibition at Barossa Quilt and Craft Cottage. (I hope I have that right. I am waiting for more information about this). I believe the Quilt exhibition finishes on the Monday after the Retreat, but if you are coming through the Barossa on your way to Adelaide, it is a geat place to spend some time with lots to see and do (especially tasting the great wines).

Last Friday, with time on my hands, I trawled along Jetty Road, Glenelg and discovered a wealth of shops - especially eating places. None of you will go hungry over the retreat weekend, because once you have eaten your share at the Grand, you just have to step out of the door to find a foodlovers paradise. I was especially taken with the Danish icecream shops - Anderssons and Copenhagen. Love that Danish icecream!

And then there is the esplanade with its fancy apartments, restaurants and bistros, the jetty and of course the beach. We even have a glorious old carousel (hurdy gurdy for old timers) which just tempts you to ride on. Within 2 kms is a great golf course with Harbourtown, Ikea and the airport a further kilometre on. Stopping right in front of the Grand is the famous Glenelg tram which runs regularly into the centre of Adelaide. You could pop in to the Adelaide Central Market on Friday or Saturday (it is considered one of the best in Australia) or stay on the tram a little longer and hop off at the Casino for a flutter. Or you may prefer to stay at the Grand and chat or do workshops. Spoilt for choice.

Liz