Last week in Oz

Our last week has ended and it is time for home again. This week has been a busy one. On Tuesday we went on a BLT – bus, lunch and tram. We left from Perth at 9.45am on the boat and cruised down to Freemantle. It was a beautiful day and the views along the Swan River where unbelievable. At one stage Diane and I went to the front of the boat and saw hundreds of jellyfish in the water. At first we thought it was plastic bags floating along but a closer look revealed transparent jellyfish.We reached Freemantle at about eleven and hopped onto the Tram for a tour of the town. Freemantle is the main port with billions of dollars of revenue generated annually. Our tour around was really interesting – we saw all the historic sites – from the War Memorial, Prison (the first person hanged there was a fifteen year old boy), old mine houses, historical buildings, museums and the fishing harbour. The tour guide was excellent with a really good sense of humour. After the tram ride we got back on the James Stirling for the cruise back to Perth having a really good lunch on the way. The James Stirling is the biggest Cruiser owned by Cooks Cruises and was a beautiful boat. Back in Perth we jumped on the double-decker bus for the tour around the town and through Kings Park. We sat right at the front which was really scary as it seemed as if the bus was not going to miss other traffic when it turned corners etc. After the ride we did some souvenir shopping and had a snack and drink before heading home. All in all it was a fabulous and interesting day.On Thursday we went to Caversham Wild Animal Park. We arrived in time for an early lunch of fish and chips. Hubby visited the Motor Museum which he thoroughly enjoyed while we went to the Childrens Forest. The Ozzies really have a lot to learn. Our forest area on the plot is a forest. This was just an area of dry grass and bushes. The heat was unreal – hot and muggy. We refreshed ourselves with a cold drink before going into the animal section. This was beautiful and well worth the visit. We went into the Kangaroo and Koala enclosures and got really good photos. We left late afternoon and got back in time for a Christmas Dinner Bob and Sylv had made. This was the only time not interfering with the wedding plans and while everyone was still together – Bob’s children and partners were also there for the wedding.Diane and I are still enjoying our early morning walks and swim at the beach. We usually arrive around seven in the morning while it is not windy and too hot. We are the only ones still getting up early.
On Saturday was the Main Event. Sylv and Bob got married with Sylv making a Stunning Bride. Alan and I both walked her down the aisle. The wedding took place in Kings Park which was a lovely setting. Diane took some really good pics. Ali read a poem for them. Desiree and Dougie with their boys had come to Perth from Adelaide for the weekend to attend the wedding. It was good to see them and catch up on news. Everything went well though it was rather hot. After the wedding we all headed back to the house where most of us got into the pool to cool off. The day ended with a tasty meal at Kulture.I will really miss the walks along the beach and the freedom to do so. Everybody makes use of the walkways – not matter what time of day you walk there is always plenty of people out and about walking, running or cycling. The beach also always has people in the water – a lot seem to go down before going off to work or school.
Well that is our Oz trip over. Will update our return tomorrow.Cheers