I hope my travel agent is reading this; I am hugely impressed how smoothly this world tour is progressing. The bulk of my Australian travels have all panned out in accordance with the detailed itinerary issued to me in January. Yet again, I am in what must be upgraded accommodation at the lovely Majestic Roof Garden Hotel, Adelaide, this time with breakfast included. (I hadn’t noticed that detail!) Their service is impeccable; my laundry has been delivered, and the bags I left behind, waiting for me in my nice new suite. Dinner tonight is in the next door San Giorgio Ristorante. Mediterranean chicken, I am hoping might be a more sensible choice than sweet and sour pork! (I have just remembered the fabulous tomato soup served up at The Mido restaurant in Sale!) It’s strange what memories are prompted on the other side of the world. There’s a huge festival right now in Adelaide, including a fringe. Not much sign of opera so far! But, a joyous noisy ambience spills out everywhere.
I am tired tonight, but tomorrow, I shall take the opportunity to explore. I also have the bulk of the following day before re-joining my friends at Great Southern Railway for dinner ahead of the railtour “grand finale” on the Indian Pacific.
It’s time for bed now; for those of you reading this in the U.K., g’day!
All the best,
David.
1) Original bridge over the Murray River. (Still in use)
2) View from The Overland of the present rail bridge we were about to cross
3 and 4) Inside Red Premium accommodation on The Overland
5) Premium Guests only beyond this point
6) Inside the Catering Vehicle
7) Great Southern Railway Coaching stock in store at Adelaide.
David's Cruise 