A very hot evening at Aldinga Beach. After a 40 degree day, the temperature was still hovering at around 38 degrees by 7.30 pm. Hot, hot, hot.
There were plenty of people on the beach, enjoying the last rays of sunshine. Aldinga Beach is the last remaining beach that allows vehicles on it. In the hot weather it is fantastic to drive onto the beach in an airconditioned car, run into the cool water, then back into the car to return home for a shower. Of course it is even better to put the marque up, get out the picnic table and spend the day lounging beside the car.
Our destination was not the beach, but the airconditioned comfort of the Victory Hotel, up on the hill.
A large sprawling hotel, with a busy restaurant, beer garden, and crowded bar. We chose the crowded bar, as we did not feel like dining in a formal atmosphere or pay the prices of a restaurant. We also had not booked a table, which was essential at this hotel. On walking through the restaurant I was amazed at how many people were wearing rubber flip flops (jandals, thongs). Very casual.
The view from the hotel is superb, especially at sunset.
The electricity poles do tend to get in the way of the view though.
The South Australian stobie pole, invented by Mr Stobie of course. Stobie poles are very sturdy, being made out of metal railway lines, with concrete inserts. No problems with white ants eating them.
We sat outside with our drinks, and then managed to find some stools to sit on, in order to eat our dinner at the bar. Hamburger for Walter, fish and chips for Darren and salt and pepper squid for me. My favourite and cooked to perfection. I have waited nearly two years for this meal, and I was not disappointed.
We drove back to Darren's house for coffee, and to finish off a delicious bottle of wine that I had bought from Moira's house.
A beautiful sunset,
plus a lovely cloud formation.
And when we went to bed the temperature was still in the thirties. Adelaide certainly knows how to turn the heat on.
Great read Nola. We were at The Victory ourselves sat night and the view and feel of the place is good. Meals are always good. Hope your adjusting to the heat, it sure beats the cool See you again next month.
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