I HEART Adelaide

What I Love About Adelaide
1. Spending time with my cousin and her family. We spent a lot of time together when we were young and since she moved interstate, I miss her. My eldest (Stella) is her goddaughter and my youngest (Breanna) is 4 weeks older than her daughter. I love most of my family to pieces, so this is the biggest thing I heart about Adelaide. Watching the two little ones play is fantastic.
 2. The markets. I've only been to the Fishermans Wharf markets and Adelaide Central markets, but they both rock. Fishermans Wharf is great for finding second hand treasures and the priced aren't evil. I'm taking home some old ballet books, retro cat shakers, various cutters and molds for cooking & postcards. I could of brought more. Adelaide Central markets will be my first stop on a return journey. Excellent food stalls, including several organic, specialty cheese, bread, meat (local), delis etc. I got pine wood mushrooms, proscuitto, Brie, quince paste, truffle oil, pink lady apples, cocoa butter, bananas, sourdough baguette, free range organic eggs and some heirloom seeds. Some of my finds will be coming home, some have been eaten!
3. The op shops. I love a good second hand shop. I really love a second hand shop that doesn't jack the prices up. I got myself and the girls some new clothes. Breanna scored an apron (Stella has several to wear when eating messy foods).
4. The old houses and buildings. These are everywhere and are beautiful.
5. Haigh's chocolates - need I say more?
6. The fact that it's a city but has a more relaxed feel. The high rises aren't very high. The trains are two carriages long and only have one level. You can get a seat at rush hour. I love Sydney but that would NEVER happen! When I come back, I'm planning on coming in warmer months. That way we can explore the beaches and other markets.