Canadaman Adventures: Adelaide

Well our time in Dubbo was a lot of rain but there were many moments of sunshine and smiles to make the trip amazing. As we headed to our little plane we waved goodbye Roz and got ready for our next adventure: ADELAIDE!

We had decided that we would save money so we booked a room in Maze Backpackers for $50 plus the shuttle to and from the airport the whole thing cost us $70 (This was over $110 savings). When we got there we were too early for our room so we dropped the bags and headed off to find somewhere to eat. Where else would you go when you want to feel welcomed and part of a group but Cheers. After a great lunch and a wander around it was back to the hostel to check in. We grabbed our key and headed up the 2 flights of stairs to room 28 Yellow. There was a reason that the price was what it was as you can see from the pictures below. I got settled in and then headed to the tv room to see what was going on. There were a few people there watching cricket. Why, I don’t know as it’s not that interesting to watch. They didn’t really speak English but changed the channel to How I met your Mother so it almost felt like I was back in Canada.

Since I had to be up for 4:30am to catch my next flight I decided that it would be an early dinner and then to bed. I had forgotten though that hostels aren’t made for the non-partiers and so there was not much sleeping going on around me. I think that I will take the advice from Mertyle and say that “I’m too old for this stuff”.

Our flight to Adelaide was great and we met Nik and Heidi right when we arrived so that was good. It was off to the park for the avo to play/through around some Frisbee and then watch a bit of Heidi’s training before it was off for a great nap back at their place. That night we wandered the Parade (the suburb that they live in) which was pretty cool.

On Monday it was time for Laura to test out her true Aussie self and attempt surfing. They headed to Middleton to rent a board and wet suit (I guess they think that the water is cold or something). Laura was so proud of herself cause after a bit she was actually able to stand up and ride a wave for a bit. It was so exciting. Adelaide beaches – 1, Sydney beaches – 0.

We went to get some lunch and of all the places to go they took Laura to a fish and chips stand. It made all of us laugh cause just the night before she had told them that she didn’t eat fish. A true Aussie lunch of hot chips was had.

That night Heidi and Laura went to pick up Nik from work and they drove the great roads of the Hills. It’s really pretty and full of little quaint towns.

Stay tuned for the rest of the week’s adventures!