Saturday, November 7, 2009

FLOWN TO ADELAIDE





On the edge of the desert, so it seems, Adelaide always feels to me to be not quite sure why it is here. So do a lot of the residents, if alcohol is any indication.

But there's much under the surface, including a great orchestra and a developing tradition for good Wagner. And lots of waiting empty laneways



a fine bookshop



and a new Flying Dutchman a few hours from now.


And what is it about women and shoes. During lunch my friend A spotted, three tables away, a woman with green shoes. I must know where she bought them she declared and whisked herself over (probably Paris, she thought out loud) ..... Noosa! Who would have guessed.


Outside the restaurant, A and L compare... yes, ...shoes.



2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Leona Geeves wore green shoes, the German Pope wore red. What did the magpie say?

wanderer said...

Oh goodie, a riddle.

L G green, G P red, Mrs Sedley black, magpie, secrets, librarians, travel, middle voice....how long have I got?

Nessum dorma.