From Geelong to Adelaide

I went on a train trip last week on the Overlander, with Kaye and Annie. We spent time exploring Annie’s roots as the Adelaide Hills is her home territory.

The start of the journey – Annie doing yoga stretches while waiting for the train.

Nine hours of pure relaxation – reading, trying to teach myself to crochet which I failed at, eating, drinking lattes, listening to music.

Exploring with Annie’s family.

The very controversial bridge over the Murray River, from the mainland at Goolwa to Hindmarsh Island. For much of the '90s, it represented one of the most divisive issues on the political landscape, featuring court challenges, a royal commission and a bitter cultural debate over Aboriginal spiritual beliefs. I must say, it is a monster of a construction that looks way out of place.

Love these old stone buildings – lots of terracotta colours – pinks, yellows and oranges.

Typical South Australian landscape

We bought these apricots at a roadside stall – very luscious. The three of us have decided we are going to paint this image.

Ah, not sure. Maybe the flower of the flame tree.

Gum blossom

Lichen

Near the end of the journey. Waiting for the train at Murray Bridge.