Back in Singapore....

Got back yesterday evening..... lots of laundry to do....

Need to sort out the stuff from the trip (what stuff? Brochures, of course!) and get ready for office tomorrow....



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Last Day in Adelaide..

Got back from Kangaroo Island today.... Been a very hectic trip....

Left yesterday early morning about 6:20am and had to travel around 2 hours to Cape Jervis to catch the ferry (SeaLink) to Kangaroo Island. The scenery along the way was simply spectacular! The coastal scenery was breathtaking! Wow! The ferry took 45 mins to reach Kangaroo Island and then it was sightseeing for the whole Day! Went to quite a few places...Emu Ridge, seal bay, remarkable rocks, admiral's arch, flinders chase visitor centre, etc... by the time we checked into the hotel at Kingscote, it was already after 6pm! The staff from Kangaroo Island Tourism hosted dinner and as usual... you do not get free meal! We had 3 rounds of quizes and guess who won? Yes, my table!!!!! We won! My lucky star
shining very bright this trip! Hahahahaha!

This morning we left Kingscote at 7am and travel to Penneshaw to catch the ferry back to mainland. Choppy sea...and quite a few could not take it... then it's another 2 hours back to Adelaide. Upon arrival, we had to do some hotel inspections and I had to meet up with a land operator as well (who specialised in customised tour for upmarket clients).

Managed to get some free time to walk around the city before meeting the group for dinner - Chinese dinner, FINALLY!!!!! Dinner was rather good and there was announcement of the best team for the entire trip.... Guess who won??????!!!!!! Yes, my team!!!!!! I won again!!!!!! Hahahahahahaha! I won 3 times, thanks to the team members!!!!!!

Well.... it's farewell time and ready to get back to Singapore to work.... have yet to pack....will stay up late..... since the last night....

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It's Adelaide Again..

Shiraz, Sauvignon, Chardonnay Merlot, Riesling, etc..... the list goes on.... Any idea what I am talking about???!!!!! It's the the famous Barossa Valley .. the wine region of Australia!

Today, we drove up to the Barossa Valley where we visited the Chateau Barossa for its famous grape liqueurs and also the antique collection + the Rose Garden. We actually got lost trying to get there but in the midst of finding our way, we saw the Chateau Yahdara, so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
We also visited Angas Park, which is famous for its dried fruits, and also Barossa Cheese Factory and did cheese tasting....yummy!

Lunch was at Notovel Resort in the Valley...... great view..... (no.... I did not mention anything about the lunch....)

After lunch, it was wine tasting at Jacob's Creek and we spent some wonderful time at the Barossa Lavender Farm which has about 90 varieties of Lavender and not all are purple in colour! Final stop at the Whispering wall.... shhh.... before getting back to Adelaide.

Long day but fun!

It's off to Kangaroo Island tomorrow.....

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From Adelaide Again...

It's self drive today! We picked up HERTZ rental car and then drove down South to Victor Harbour and the Peninsula. We were given some questions and we had to check out the various places of interests to get the answer.

The scenery down south was really beautiful...similar to New Zealand! Really brought back lots of memories! Took us more than an hour to reach Goolwa wharf were we visited the Brewery. Then, it was off to Victor Harbour to see the famous Horse drawn Tram. We were supposed to find out the horses' names! Lunch was good (at Whalers Inn).... seafood! Big plates of seafood!

The afternoon was at the Fleurieu Peninsula where we visited the Chocolate factory - Medlow Confectionery & FruChocs Showroom. I had the opportunity to coat the apricots with chocolate. It was a real treat! The only problem was no one would buy! Hahahahaha!

We also stop at Primo Wine Estate where we had wine tasting. It was very well done. The wines were very good! I actually cannot tell one from another! Hahahahahah!

The last stop was at Red Pole where we were given the opportunity to paint ... as a group.

It was an eventful day.... we had a great time! Another self drive day tomorrow.....

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Reporting from Adelaide...

Quite a busy day today... had a city challenge..going around the city getting answers to a list of questions given. It was rather fun, and a good way to know the city better.

The weather here is rather good...cool in the morning...and at night.

Took the tram ride to the Glenelg... nice place and beautiful scenery there. Took the sail out to see seals and dolphins. A great way to sail!

Had an official dinner with 19 operators. We were given 56 questions and we had to see all the 19 operators to get the answers! Guess who was the champion???!!!!! It's an easy guess!!!! Me!!!!!!Hahahahaha! I 've the most correct answers! And the prize...some fresh produces /wine from here!

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From Down Under....

G'Day! It's me, reporting from Adelaide, South Australia!

Arrived this early morning about 6:30am! Immigration and custom were rather long due to the large crowd and finally got into the Apartment at about 8:15am! Breakfast at 8:45 and the tour started at 9:30!

There's about 20 agents, 10 from Singapore and 10 from Malaysia.
Today we visited the Cleland Wildlife Park, The cheese shop at Hahndorf, the Farm Barn and finally Melba Chocolate factory! It's been a very tiring day, especially when most of us did not sleep well on board the plane...

Well... it's back at the apartment... waiting for dinner..... soon...

Will update you again!


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Adelaide...Here I come!

Leaving for Adelaide tonight......

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