Remarkable Rottnest

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e76AP6V4ZKs

Exploring Perth - 1 - Joondalup and Hillarys

Monday being a public holiday we were keen to start our adventure of exploring Perth.  We headed north for a picnic lunch at Joondalup with Ann & Gary.  We were fortunate there was a coffee van at the lake and we started our picnic with coffee's by the lake.  We then had a relaxed BBQ lunch using the facilities available.  After a lazy long lunch we headed down to the beach for a look.  It was blowing a gale and wasnt any good for walking so G&A suggested we head to Hillarys for a walk.  They had been there previous and enjoyed their time there.  We were amazed at the wonderful holiday feeling to the area, we even saw some real life mermaids.  We strolled through the shops and around to the breakwater wall.  The waves were crashing and then spraying over the wall but we risked it (us daredevils) and walked out as far as we could.  Back in the harbour we had a coffee and with the evening approaching we said farewell and headed for home. 

Ozzie Ozzie Ozzie..... Oi Oi Oi... Australia Day in Perth

We had just moved in with Neil and Monica when we remembered it was Australia Day the next day.  We discussed with them their plans and they were keen to head into the city and see the fireworks.  It was supposed to be spectacular as it was the 30th anniversary of fireworks display for Oz day.  We had a very relaxed day and used the pool plenty as it was warm.  We packed a up a picnic dinner and then jumped in the car to head into the city.  Kelly a friend of Monica's also joined us.  Gary and Ann were already in the city so when we arrived we found a spot to see the fireworks and then found them.  We were also joined by another 4 friends of Monica's.  It was a nice evening sitting by the harbour watching the entertainment prior to the fireworks.  We shared dinner with Monica and Neil and then only had a short wait till the show.  The fireworks were beautiful and there were plenty we had not seen before.  All in all a fantastic day and way to spend our holiday.