Sat 25th Sept - Day # 120 - Week 18 - Adelaide

Today was a catch up day with the washing and van cleaning to be done. During the morning the Semaphore & Fort Glanville Tourist train arrived at the Semaphore Park rail station. As this station is at the back of the caravan park we went up to check it out. It is a magical two kilometre steam train ride along the dunes from Semaphore Jetty to Point Malcom and return.

After which we had an early lunch, showered and then went into Port Adelaide.

Our first stop was the National Railway Museum. The museum displays facets of railway operation from the States and Commonwealth of Australia together with private operators, all of whom overcame the difficulties of operation over three different railway gauges.

Climb into the cabs of giant steam engines, walk through elegant carriages and enjoy a train ride. This was a very enjoyable museum.

After the museum Rex & I attended Mass. When finished Lyn & Ron met us in the Church grounds. We then followed them to a Chinese restaurant where we all enjoyed a Chinese Banquet.

With dinner over we took our car back to Ron & Lyn's house and we then went with them up to Mt Lofty Summit which is 710 metres above sea level and is a 20 minute drive, 15 klms, from the City. The view of the City lights was just breathtaking. Thank you very much Lyn & Ron for a great dinner and the Mt Lofty trip.