Touching the Fleurieu Peninsula

Yesterday we realised one thing, we will be back to the Adelaide Hills, there is so much to see in this wonderful area that another full day would not do it justice.  So we decided to head out on a little drive and went to Strathalbyn, Goolwa and Victor Harbour.

On arrival in Strathalbyn, we realised why it had been voted one of the most picturesque towns in S.A. With a little drizzle in the air, we walked around and found the Strath Corner Bakery for a light refreshment and Coffee.

The town has a lovely park and a bridge named the Children's Bridge.

Mural on the Public Toilet

From here the weather turned a little on
us, the wind got up and down came a little rain, but pulling into Goolwa we went over the Murray River then returned back over the bridge to have a look at the Goolwa River Boat Centre and in particular the P.S. Oscar W.  We learnt of its history and realised it had only just been put back into the water after being in dry dock for its yearly service.

Back in the car, and a short drive to Victor Harbor, another lovely place that from our observations appears to have many summer holidays spent in it.

I recalled some memories to Katie of a trip David, Christine, Amelia and myself took to this place about 20 years ago. For me, the only thing that had changed was the German sausage van in the park was gone, but everything else appeared to have been frozen in time.  As with that trip, Katie and I went to Granite Island, but this time during the day and in style, we took the Horse Drawn Tram! We took a little stroll on the island to see the view from the lookout, then made a call home to Yasmin to wish her a very happy birthday.

The afternoon was a little unknown, but we had a place in mind, Softfoot Alpacas Farm, in Hindmarsh Valley. Here we took a one hour tour (that thankfully went much longer) around the farm.  We were personally guided by the farm manager and were able to feed, pat and enjoy some time with the Alpacas. The manager explained the farming process and how they sheer the alpacas too.  In the end, we were presented with complimentary tea, coffee and some Alpaca poo (chocolate coated sultanas).  This was a much better experience than I expected and would highly recommend.

I was in charge of the gates

Timothy, he is valued at over $100,000 and he knows it.

It was an amazing day seeing another part of this part of Australia.  From the low lands to the hills, this area also has a lot to offer.