Monthly Archives: October 2008

Adelaide

Posted on October 23, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

Spent the night in Hahndorf, in the Adelaide Hills, at a coverted stables called (fittingly) The Stables. For $80aus a night in the “spa” room (whirlpool tub you would not dare use) we got a great nights sleep after our … Continue reading →

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Time Flies With No Internet

Posted on October 22, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

Dinner at La Citta was outstanding from the service, the fried calamari to the ribeye. Our wine was robust and enjoyable despite being opened a tad too early (3-5 years). From Melbourne we travelled southwest, first to a recommened vineyard … Continue reading →

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Wow so much, so little

Posted on October 20, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

No internet for past few days so no blogs, that means a fast summary since tonnes has happened: – drove from Sydney to Nowra via the Royal National Park, stopped at Garrie beach and enjoyed almost pure solitude despite being … Continue reading →

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Sydney Musings

Posted on October 15, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

So much in so little time, Wednesday afternoon here we are coifing pints so time for a summary. For breakfasts we hit The Bourke Street Bakery Cafe which is a zoo. Good cafe pulls and good pastries/breads. For Sydney it … Continue reading →

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Happy Gobble Gobble

Posted on October 13, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

Long day of walking, people, animals and other critters. Started the day off with a fantastic breaky at The Book Kitchen then went straight off to Circular Quai to catch the ferry to the zoo. The Toranga Zoo is one … Continue reading →

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Frames Cafe, Surrey Hills

Posted on October 12, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

After a nice day at the Sydney beaches it was time to have a late lunch. Stopped at Frames Cafe on Bourke at Cleveland St. Such a nice surprise as we both had fantastic food, a mediteranean melt for me … Continue reading →

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Sydney, Oct 12th

Posted on October 11, 2008 by CanadianWineGuy

Large time changes do weird things, like make me wake up on vacation before 6 am! It is Sunday morning here in Sydney and Mrs. CWG and I have strolled to a local cafe recommended by our dear friend Ingrid. … Continue reading →

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