tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post3953411446298831837..comments2024-01-17T22:58:39.436+10:30Comments on Eleni's Taverna: Eleni-fest: this week SA ProudEleni Konstantinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-81000316034413601372009-11-01T01:35:56.655+10:302009-11-01T01:35:56.655+10:30Thank you to everyone who commented re SA pride. I...Thank you to everyone who commented re SA pride. It was wonderful to see.<br /><br />Comments are now closed and the winner of the Adelaide pack is RKCharron. RK please contact me with your mailing details - thank you.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-23317241954054490312009-10-28T14:50:17.921+10:302009-10-28T14:50:17.921+10:30Elove - it's so easy to forget about why you l...Elove - it's so easy to forget about why you love where you live. And funny how we live in the same country but there are definitely regional differences like the 'paley' reference. <br /><br />Oh I haven't been to Hahndorf in ages, may need to take a trek one day. <br /><br />Glad to have reminded you of being proud of SA!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-34770542083788868082009-10-28T14:24:13.370+10:302009-10-28T14:24:13.370+10:30Hey Eleni!
What a fantastic post - you've tak...Hey Eleni!<br /><br />What a fantastic post - you've taken all of the fabulous things about our state and distilled it into one gorgeous little article. It rocks!<br /><br />I live about 5 minutes from Hahndorf - SA's Little Germany - and it is well worth a visit, for sure.<br /><br />Lots of things you mentioned are things I had forgotten about - like Kitchener Buns (I feel guilty just thinking about those...), and frog cakes (they're VERY green!). One of the Curiosity Show guys lectured me at Uni too. It IS a small state...<br /><br />I offered my cousin (from Victoria) a "paley" the other day and he gave me the wierdest look - until I remembered he might not have heard of one of my favourite beers... :)<br /><br />I have a close friend who lives near Margaret River, WA (a famous Aussie wine-growing region), but she'll still come over here to stock up on her Barossa Valley wines. I love a Barossa Wine tour...<br /><br />And pie floaters aren't that bad. Just try not to look to hard at it as you're eating...<br /><br />The Mall, the beaches, the arts - the great authors... Somebody stop me!<br /><br />There is so much to be proud of in SA. Thanks for the reminder, Eleni. XEmmeline Lockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10398543962808655906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-38432593610743838022009-10-27T21:17:21.660+10:302009-10-27T21:17:21.660+10:30Thanks Paula - i hope you get to visit one day.Thanks Paula - i hope you get to visit one day.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-84750780067533465322009-10-27T18:03:03.160+10:302009-10-27T18:03:03.160+10:30After reading this, I'm hungry and itching to ...After reading this, I'm hungry and itching to visit the area. lol It sounds like a great place.FDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13941544200487655246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-43321710112982765782009-10-27T12:48:39.978+10:302009-10-27T12:48:39.978+10:30Hey Tan - oh yes I could I forget to mention beaut...Hey Tan - oh yes I could I forget to mention beautiful seacliff! Lol re the fritz - I thought you might give that a miss! See we balance the world out. ;))Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-44169636664438637122009-10-27T10:14:43.500+10:302009-10-27T10:14:43.500+10:30I have to agree with you that one of the things I ...I have to agree with you that one of the things I love most about living in Adelaide are the beaches. My local is Seacliff and only a 10 minute drive away from home and it is beautiful and so peaceful there :-). I'll give the fritz a miss though and just go for the fruit chocs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306530294797100670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-60604288514897237292009-10-26T18:49:41.654+10:302009-10-26T18:49:41.654+10:30Thanks Nicky - a picture indeed does tell a thousa...Thanks Nicky - a picture indeed does tell a thousand words. Glad you want to come to visit. And yeah you can skip the pie floater, I have....Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-77852615145209051032009-10-26T17:42:41.847+10:302009-10-26T17:42:41.847+10:30Eleni - a beautifully illustrated post!
I've ...Eleni - a beautifully illustrated post!<br /><br />I've always been told by many that I would love Adelaide & your post has shown me many why. <br /><br />As well, I'd be with you on the pie floater (given I'm allergic to peas would be one of many reasons why not *lol*)!<br /><br />Definitely on the place of Australian places I want to come visit.Nicky Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100466566497102697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-21594116913314946842009-10-26T15:42:54.572+10:302009-10-26T15:42:54.572+10:30Alison - so glad to give you some good old memorie...Alison - so glad to give you some good old memories especially of your mum keeping the yo-yos in her handbag (good one!). And nice connection to Humphrey. That would have been nice especially as a kid to have grown up with. Go SA!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-768037631635970732009-10-26T13:47:29.892+10:302009-10-26T13:47:29.892+10:30Oh Eleni! So many memories. And I am not a big fru...Oh Eleni! So many memories. And I am not a big fruchoc fan either. When I was small our bus to the city used to go past the Menz biscuit factory and it was toddler torture on the days they were baking the yo-yos! Mum used to have to pack them in her handbag to keep us quiet.<br />And Humphrey. I love Humphrey. Humphrey was "born" the day after I was in the next suburb to where I was born. So he and I have a special connection I feel. Although I am a bit peeved that I have grey hair and wrinkles and he is still only 4! LOL. "what a funny old fellow is Humphrey! He gets in all manner of strife..."<br />Thanks for the memories. I love my state.<br /><br />Alisonalliemfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00601865142709501651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-65892135461791935342009-10-25T21:44:17.260+10:302009-10-25T21:44:17.260+10:30Christina - don't let having just have had din...Christina - don't let having just have had dinner stop you from drooling. Yes, the pie floater is abit interesting in looks - though another photo I found was worse! And am glad you learned something new about SA today. My job here is done!!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-53584215965010142542009-10-25T20:33:29.688+10:302009-10-25T20:33:29.688+10:30LOL I've only just finished dinner but am droo...LOL I've only just finished dinner but am drooling at all those yummy photos of edibles (ok not the pie floater so much *ick*!)That's so interesting about many of Coober Pedy inhabitants living underground. Had no idea!Christina Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394771634788090193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-9750984866872678482009-10-25T14:57:19.151+10:302009-10-25T14:57:19.151+10:30Hey Cath, *waving* - glad you love Adelaide and Ha...Hey Cath, *waving* - glad you love Adelaide and Haigh's yummy (looking toward the prize bag whistfully). <br /><br />Becca - yay for another SA-er!! Thanks - I was wondering what SAers would think. As for the Fruchocs, I know I'm in the minority hence why I still have the piccie of it ;))Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-47029899560541950982009-10-25T14:48:22.754+10:302009-10-25T14:48:22.754+10:30Proud SA-er here!
Wonderful summary, makes me gla...Proud SA-er here!<br /><br />Wonderful summary, makes me glad to call the place home.<br /><br />And I have to disagree with one thing... I LOVE Fruchocs!!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361625262702807831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-60078230108431434012009-10-25T14:40:07.790+10:302009-10-25T14:40:07.790+10:30Hi Eleni,
I'm a Sydney-born girl, who escaped ...Hi Eleni,<br />I'm a Sydney-born girl, who escaped to the country as soon as I could. I first went to Adelaide in my 20s and I loved the place. It is a country town in a city and I think one of the best places in Australia. Even though I've never lived there I do love it! And Haigh's chocolates was always one of my stops, whenever I went there, even if it was only a quick visit! Happy Eleni-fest, CathCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09322007107036171737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-16241696279242767642009-10-25T11:55:29.483+10:302009-10-25T11:55:29.483+10:30Joder - LOL - if I've succeeded in making you ...Joder - LOL - if I've succeeded in making you hungry, then my job is done! ;)) I've just come back from the Continental Deli (aka store) and have some lovely Italian styled cold meats and char grilled veges to make up rolls. Abit of a treat for today.<br /><br />RK - aw, that's lovely. I'm glad you enjoyed my post and that you want to visit Australia some day. I'm abit biased but I do love this country ;)) In a way it's abit of a rediscovery for me too....with CFS, it's easy just to stay in your own little world. But writing this up has made me want to go and enjoy more of what this state has to offer.<br /><br />Hey Fi - waving - wow you and hubby are amazing. Most people would just bus or take a taxi into town, but no you do a run. I wish I had your fitness. You would have been frustrated with our drivers here - were are a little on the mad side ;)) - so running is a good way to go. Gosh I don't even know the exact route of the Clipsal 500 but yes it's on the east end of town. Glad you loved a fair city.Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-71904381131605191492009-10-25T10:41:42.854+10:302009-10-25T10:41:42.854+10:30Eleni
We had a 2 hour stopover in Adelaide on the...Eleni<br /><br />We had a 2 hour stopover in Adelaide on the Indian Pacific and hubby and I ran into town, did some sightseeing and ran back to the train. One of my favourite ways to explore a city is to pull on the joggers and just run. We wanted to run the Clipsal 500 race track, but didn't have time. I loved Adelaide. Have to get back some day.<br />FiFiona Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00122893263776382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-72310278479949193522009-10-25T09:48:48.288+10:302009-10-25T09:48:48.288+10:30Hi Eleni :)
I got all emotional from your post!
My...Hi Eleni :)<br />I got all emotional from your post!<br />My dream is to visit Australia & I loved LOVED your post. The pictures, the descriptions, and your joy.<br />Wow.<br />Someday I will be able to come visit.<br />I am bookmarking this post until that time though, so I can review it (sweet torture!) over & over.<br />:)<br />Thank you very much for sharing Eleni,<br />Love & Best Wishes,<br />RKCharron<br />xoxoRK Charronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07363516910545064180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5649422955156175144.post-17164104959616322572009-10-25T02:23:03.812+10:302009-10-25T02:23:03.812+10:30Beautiful landscapes and cityscapes. It looks lik...Beautiful landscapes and cityscapes. It looks like so many fun things to do and see. And the food looks super yummy. You've succeeded in making me hungry.<br /><br />joderjo402 AT gmail DOT comThe Scarf Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04909550720063326180noreply@blogger.com