Ten things I'll miss the most if I have to leave Adelaide

Photo by Dulce M. Muñoz Valla…

Adelaide was a new place when me and wife came over here almost 1.5 years back. But we have developed some strong bonds with the city. There are some things that I am going to miss terribly if I have to move out at some stage:

1. We made some nice friends here. Friends who have been with us through the good and bad times of life. I think their company is the single most thing I am going to miss.
2. Living by the beach: We were lucky to find a house next the beach. This would have just been a mere dream elsewhere. I would miss the evening strolls, the cool breeze, the jetty and the romantic sunsets.
3. Meditation sessions at Australian School of Meditation: I can't thank enough Gopaladasi and BalakrishanDas for their meditation retreats. The couple organises free chanting and meditation classes at their place and offer free food too to all patrons. The chanting experience is extremely mesmerising and has brought me even closer to my spiritual self.
4. BC sessions with a workmate: I think I have had a great time gossiping with a friend of mine at work. Over period of time, we have developed a special frequency. Certain things mean special to us and we can relate to situation in the wink of an eye. 
5. My time at the gym: Adelaide is the place which let me have some time for myself and my health. Gym is another important part of my routine and I am going to miss it too.
6. 20 mins drive: Adelaide is a small city and life here is extremely manageable. Takes merely 20 mins to drive from work to home. Another 10 and you can reach from anywhere to anywhere in the city.
7. Great pizzas: Adelaide has got heaps of places which make excellent pizzas. Pedro's, Squisito , Cafe Fellini (special dessert pizzas) are just few of them.
8. Breakfast in the hills: Living in Adelaide gave us the luxury of living by the moment without having to plan in advance for outings. Sometimes, me and my wife drive up to Adelaide hills just to have some breakfast. The views from Mount Lofty summit, the fresh made doughnuts in Handorf are all worth being missed.
9. Haigh's chocolates: My wife loves the Haigh's chocolates' Caramel coated with milk chocolate. She just can't stop eating them once she starts!
10. Hmm....Cant really think of a 10th one! Does anyone else know something about the city which I would miss!!!!!

Meditation in Adelaide

I recently started going to the 'Australian School of Meditation' classes being held here in Adelaide. The classes are held by an elderly couple in their early 50s. They have been practising meditation for well over two decades I believe, it could be even longer. The have transformed their living room into a full-fledged meditation hall. Its full of Krishna's photos, posters and statues. As soon as I entered the place, I felt a feeling of profound peace and calm within myself. The paintings of Krishna, comfortable sitting arrangement, mild lighting, together with the burning incense sticks created an extremely soothing atmosphere.
The style used mostly is meditation through chanting. They chant many Krishna mantras and play guitar along side. Its a very mesmerising experience. Above all, its free and many a times they also hold dinner meditations where by the patrons are provided free food. If you are interested in meditation and like the style of doing it through chanting, I guess this is the place.
For more information, you can visit the Australian School of Meditation website here.
I got a CD from them which guides you through a fifteen minute meditation retreat. You can enjoy it here -->

Apart from deeply soothing and enjoyable, another good thing about this CD is that it is just 15 minutes long. So you can get it into your daily routine very easily.
Hope you like it.