Well what a fantastic day Fremantle & Perth put on for us today! The weather was perfect! Sunny, no clouds, slight breeze, and an expected top temp of approx. 21 degrees – perfect for sightseeing – not too hot, not too cold.
We disembarked at about 9.30am and boarded our bus which gave us a bit of a guided tour around the city of Fremantle. As I have previously mentioned, I have been here before but it was all new to Gary who really loved it all. After enjoying the sights of Fremantle the bus headed in to Perth, detouring to afford us views of various points of interest, mainly very big houses owned by the many millionaires found in the west. We then hopped off the bus for half an hour's quick tour of King's Park, a veritable feast of native flora. The kangaroo paw is the state's floral emblem and there were many beautiful specimens on show.
A bit more of a spin around Perth and then we had 2 hours free in town for shopping and lunch. Had some yummy Chinese food and also managed to gather together a few essentials (mainly low fat snack foods to stop us buying packets of maltesars which we have been snacking on between meals...though Gary managed to sneak in a packet of chocolate peanuts as well – bad boy!).
We then boarded a river cruise to return back to Freo via the beautiful Swan River. It really is a very lovely trip. This is a photo of a house that recently sold for $57m – yep I didn't forget the decimal point, that's fifty seven million dollars!
Before heading back to the ship, we spent an enjoyable hour or so at the E-Shed markets...yep, more shopping. Then it was back on board and off to a show before dinner. It was an amazing family act called Cameo Rascale who apparently were in the grand final of Australia's Got Talent last year. They were very good – very entertaining, especially the 14 year old boy who is an amazing juggler and acrobat. If you ever get the chance, go and see them.
Well we sail tonight for Bunbury – Gary's big plan is to get a haircut – I'll let you know how it goes!
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G'day,
I bet it's good to get the ol' peds back on old terra firma for a while Gaz. At least the Swan River don't rock. That mansion - WOW!!
Had to jump onto Google Earth and have a deco on Bunbury. Didn't know where it was. Assumed it was south of perth on the way to Tassie but now know a bit more about it. Looked at some pics of the area and it certainly looks like a great part of our country.
You probably don't follow what Newcastle regard as "The REAL NRL" (Newcastle Rugby League). I went into No.1 Sportsground yesterday (Sun 19) and saw their 3 Grand Finals. Maitland beat Cessnock in First Grade in a lack luster bruising encounter 24-8. Poor old cessnock, this is the 3rd straight Grand Final they've lost and they got robbed last year when Diana Taaffe's grandson Drew Oultram sent 2 of Cessnock's players off after a brawl that the other team was equally guilty - Hmm.
In the earlier games, Under 20's West 34 Wyong 18 & Reserve Grade Maitland 22 Central Newcastle 4. Can't wait for Friday Night's Titan's V Roosters but even more, Saturday Night when the mighty Tigers take on St. George/ILLAWARRA!
Go Tigs!! - I just can't help myself. The Dragone supporters have always been bad angry supporters and when they all yell out "Saint George", I add the Illawarra. Enough whinging Frank!
If the tigs don't make it, I hope that the Titans get to the GF and absolutely belt the "Steel Dragons".
Have fun,
F & L
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