Out And About

The day began overcast, showery and quite cool. Around mid morning the sun began to show so we decided to check out the local shopping strip. This took care of a couple of hours. But it was fun doing the local thing.

There was bit to see and it took up a couple of hours.

A quick bite to eat for lunch and Margaret River beach here we come. The waves at the area were great to experience but the beach itself was nothing to write home about. There was also the smell of rotting seaweed to contend with as well.

But the waves were fairly large despite it not being a big wave day.

We hit several wineries on the way back to our accommodation just for the fun of it all.

Later that evening it was a pint and a parmi for $20 which won us over.

We got back to the town house around 8pm.

Bed wasn't too far away.

Out and About in Margaret River

That wet stuff that falls from the sky is called rain. It has been so long since we have had a really wet day I had almost forgot what it was like.   Today was steady rain till around 11am and from then on regular gusty showers. But we were out and about fairly early.

Firstly we checked out the Chocolate Factory (see photo above).  Now that was an hour well spent. There were samples which got the day off to a good start.  This was followed by visits to Cellar Doors, distilleries, more cellar doors, a brewery and a Cidery.  I don't mind that "Pale Ale" at all.

From there we checked hand crafts, the Bakery in Cowaramup and finally the Venison Farm.

It was a big day out and we were ready to head back to our town house by mid afternoon.

We unpacked our purchases from the car took a breather and then surfed the Web for some time.

We have Happy Hour at pub over the road which begins at 5pm before we set off for Pizza for tea and we eventually find our way home later on.

Then we will head to bed for a recharge before we do something like it all over again tomorrow.

Margaret River

Here we are at Margaret River. The photo is of what we can see from our deck at our townhouse at Margaret River.

We left Perth this morning around 4 hours north of here in heavy rain. Around an hour later the rain cleared and the sun came out making for a pleasant drive.

We arrived at Margaret River just after 1pm only to learn our room would be ready shortly. So off to the pub we went. They have their own breweries here so 2 pints of the local product and a pint of cider made a hole in $30. Expensive drinking.

Our room was ready so back we went to move in. Our 2 bedroom town house on the main drag was just perfect and the price reflected it.  There was free WiFi but it was touch n go to connect. My tablet connected OK but Trish's tablet wouldn't. Her browser kept on telling her the connection was unsafe and it just wouldn't connect.

We have plenty to drink and nibble on. The footy is on TV and we have settled in.

There is so much to do here, great beaches, heaps of wineries, an interesting main street to explore, caves and wonderful scenery. All we need is sunny weather. Unfortunately the forecast does not look too positive right now.

And our accommodation looks first class.

We Do Perth

Today Sunday we did Perth.  By that I mean we walked and walked and walked. From great bars and pubs on the Swan River (and there are heaps of them) through the city and many small markets, street side performers and naturally shops to wander through. Perth is a modern busy city but certainly not overcrowded. I really like the feel of this place.

In many situations the beautiful Swan River makes a sensational background.

Then for lunch we found a Chinese/Malaysian Restaurant in an arcade. Over eating is something we are good at and today we did it again.

Spring rolls, Char Kuay Teow, Mee Goreng, Roast Pork, Roast Duck and Chicken Curry all between the four of us. A pint of Tiger Beer washed it all down. I probably won't ever eat again..... Till next time anyway.

The photo was taken at the lovely Kings Park overlooking the Swan River.

In Perth

It was an early start on Friday, around 4:30 am actually.  Friends drove us to Brisbane Airport getting us there well before we were due to take off.  Self check in was a bit of fun but despite the odd hassle we did so successfully.  After almost 5 hours of flight time we arrived in Perth where we were met by Jay and Kim.

Everything here is so handy. Kim lives 5 Stations from Perth on the train, a concession ticket is $1-20 and with the station 5 minutes walk away from her unit in a nearby gated community everything is so easy to get to.

We have a hire car so after a big (alcohol wise) Friday we drove to Fremantle and the weekend markets there. We had a good walk around in the lovely sunshine.  Things seem less crowded here and it does have that big country town feel to it.

It is easy to see why people like it here.

Last night we did the train thing and headed into Perth and a Malaysian restaurant Kim had spotted.   There was nothing wrong with the food, especially the lobak which has was to die for. The train ride was quite keen and pleasant, the food great.

Today it is back into Perth again to check out some of the sights.

When Kate went overseas Kim inherited the cat. Now she has moved to Perth the cat has come with her. Kabuki the cat was always quite tentative and is still that way now. She has settled well and seems to know who we are.

I think she enjoys having some more familiar places around her.

We head to Margaret River for 3 nights tomorrow but have a day out and about today.