Cycling, dogs, tea-drinking & wine-growing


Spent only a lunch hour in McLaren Vale, 45 minutes south of Adelaide, but enjoyed the mosaic featuring what the area is known for.  Which also includes antique shops - just as well I’ve stopped collecting Foley China (after three complete teasets.)

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