Tag: eucalyptus

Autumn glories

Here by the beach, although we have four seasons, they can be a bit indistinct. Not so in the Adelaide Hills, just a few km up the freeway. At this time of year everyone is flocking to the Mount Lofty (yes, a great name) Botantic Gardens, for the vibrant autumn colours. Here you could be

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Fire and rain

Smoke and eucalyptus, the twin smells of Australia The car’s thermometer read forty-four degrees (44°C). To open a door was to open an oven full of baking, or to stand before a giant hairdryer. We expect a few days like this each summer, when the choice of restaurant, coffee shop or bar is determined by

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