Exceptional Kangaroo Island
Exceptional Kangaroo Island is not just the name of the tour company my guide Rob works for, it’s one of the words I’ve used to describe this place. I fell in love with Kangaroo Island the moment I arrived and that didn’t change on day two. I spent the night at the Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat . I had to admit I was disappointed when I found out I wasn’t staying at the beach and concerned at the words “wilderness retreat,” but it turned out to be great. It’s a fun place to be, with the animals wandering freely outside your door. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a gourmet eatery on site, The Nicolas Baudin Restaurant, where I warmed up with a spicy tomato soup, followed by the Pumpkin, Pine Nut and Ricotta Ravioli with Ginger and Coconut Chilli Cream Sauce. It was delicious, as was the Raspberry and White Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding with Vanilla Bean Custard. I relished the free internet in my room for awhile before all the fresh ocean air got to me and I