Lilian's Tree

After Hahndorf, we continued on to Mount Lofty, via Stirling. Stirling, is another pretty town, but with no parking available, Mount Lofty was the place to stop. Cool was the temperature but the breeze was gentle. You are required to pay to park but this sign greeted us. Not being good at taking selfies, a lovely tourist took our photo. The view and the marker on the top. A great day. Bye for now, Lilian.

Another cool, grey day but that wasn't going to stop us. I did have to go and buy another long sleeve shirt before we started. Hahndorf was our first stop. Settled by Lutheran migrants, in 1839, it is the oldest surviving German settlement. Beautiful old buildings, quaint shops and sunshine made for a pleasant time.  First stop was the Fudge Shop, Hahndorf, www.fudgeshophahndorf.com.au  for some fudge. Paul picked the sugar free, chocolate orange fudge and I went with rum and raisin.  Otto's for morning tea, salted caramel tart and a nut slice were our choices. Yum! We strolled along, stopping to window shop or to browse. It wasn't very busy, when we first arrived but  it did get busier. This Hahndorf Academy, home to the information centre. Built in 1861, this pub was once a Cobb and Co stop. These gardens were laid out in 1939, to mark Hahndorf 's centenary. This lovely building caught my eye and then I saw what it ...