Break the routine...

I love breaking the routines. Getting a break. We sometimes unintentionally get into a routine even for our off days - don't we? and then....life gets boring. 

Well I like to catch it before that happens.  

So this time we took a day trip to McLaren Vale. 

Started off in the lovely cafe in the information centre with a breathtaking view...

So blessed to be living in the region of beautiful wineries, infact the most popular wine region.

Perfect weather and the sunshine caressing - We loved it !

This time decided not to go to any winery...well what a contradiction to what I said before but that's because we always end up going to the wineries and we always fall short of time to check out the speciality shops...those little bakeries, handicrafts, rustic cafes...

So we broke to routine... ;) and checked out handicrafts, local produce and chilled out in a beautiful small cafe...

then just meandering around the streets and among the wineries...

chatting away....

stopping and breathing the fresh air..

and a retro scene...

And read the sign below in the Avocado Farm. So amazing is the feeling of 'Trust' - Trusting a stranger...trusting someone you have never met, trusting someone just as a human being....I love that feeling although yes...it's fading away in today's world. 

And I always manage to find my other half ;) - India. 

and Buddha...my eyes stop everytime I see any idol of buddha and takes me to the place of instant peace. There is something magical about Buddha's face !! 

 

We found a beautiful handicraft shop called Samadhi Bali . So many pretty things to look at..

...and then another shop called...Artel. 

Everything - Yes Everything in this shop was handmade. OMG - I could just spend all day marvelling at the beautiful things and just thinking of artists making them...

Found this little cute thing...

and great produce with pretty packaging...

I absolutely love the country towns, the vast distances and magical nature leaves me rejuvenated. Tell me about your travels....would love to hear.