Alice in Adelaide

My first priority after the gardens was lunch. I walked to the nearby Nanyang Cafe, a Singaporean food outlet recommended by Trixie, and had a satisfying seafood hor funn (fried thick rice noodles) and teh tarik ("pulled" tea). The food was very authentic - the noodles had the elusive wok hei (breath of the wok - a frying technique that imparts a smoky charred flavor) - and it really hit the spot.

After lunch, I walked back towards the botanic garden and on to East Terrace to seek out an Atlas Obscura sight - a statue of Lewis Carroll's Alice. More info here: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/alice. I also explored the parks around the East Terrace for a bit.Read more