Jan 16, 2009 - Perth

Hi Arrived in Perth a couple of days ago, it is very hot yesterday was 40C the hottest place in Australia. ... We are staying here a few days before we pick up a car and take a 10 day trip around southern area and Margaret River ( for the wine).Hi Arrived in Perth a couple of days ago, it is very hot yesterday was 40C the hottest place in Australia. ... We are staying here a few days before we pick up a car and take a 10 day trip around southern area and Margaret River ( for the wine)....

Dec 18, 2008 - Cocklebiddy to Perth

The decision was then made that we head to Perth, drop the cats off, spenda a few nights in Perth, then head to Wicky before Christmas. ... We travelled towards Merriden where we had Chicken and chips for dinner and then we continued on our way to Perth. ... We got to Perth at about 10-ish and everyone was happy to see each other, especially Baba and Dida. ... Our journey to Perth went with minimal dramas. ...

Dec 13, 2008 - Weekend before we leave

Cleaning, cleaning, packing clothes and all with an almighty hangover!!! (thanks girls for a great night out on the town!!!) Maria has taken the older three to Riverton Leisureplex for a swim.Cleaning, cleaning, packing clothes and all with an almighty hangover!!! (thanks girls for a great night out on the town!!!) Maria has taken the older three to Riverton Leisureplex for a swim....

Nov 18, 2008 - The final countdown...

90 hours till we get on the plane and the ADVENTURE BEGINS! Woo hoo! We haven't hit the panic button yet, but we certainly have more stuff to organise than we thought. Thank goodness Adam's parents are willing to take us in for the last few days in Perth before we hit the road. ... Also just discovered my pack isn't as big as I thought it was (read: I have tried to pack too much stuff).90 hours till we get on the plane and the ADVENTURE BEGINS! Woo hoo! We haven't hit the panic button yet, but we certainly have more stuff to organise than we thought. Thank goodness Adam's parents are willing to take us in for the last few days in Perth before we hit the road. ... Also just discovered my pack isn't as big as I thought it was (read: I have tried to pack too much stuff)....

Nov 14, 2008 - Arriving in Perth, WA

After boarding our plane, and a very uneventful night flight, we landed in Perth, Western Australia at roughly 8:00 the next morning. ... We dropped off our bags at the hostel and walked down into central Perth for a quick coffee and a look round. ... We started our evening at around 6 PM with a few (quickly became 7) drinks before heading out to a club called Black Bettys; we paid 10 dollars to get in (less than 5 pounds) and had free drinks all night.After boarding our plane, and a very uneventful night flight, we landed in Perth, Western Australia at roughly 8:00 the next morning. ... We dropped off our bags at the hostel and walked down into central Perth for a quick coffee and a look round. ... We started our evening at around 6 PM with a few (quickly became 7) drinks before heading out to a club called Black Bettys; we paid 10 dollars to get in (less than 5 pounds) and had free drinks all night....

Nov 2, 2008 - The Princess and the Pink Lake

Arrival in Broome was HOT, but we headed straight to Cable Beach for sunset and chilled out with a couple of beers and the ocean breeze. Our final stop was Perth and were staying with our friends, ‘Aussie Stu’ and Robyn. ... He’s actually English but has been ‘Aussie Stu’ since turning up at Uni with an Australian accent after a gap year.Arrival in Broome was HOT, but we headed straight to Cable Beach for sunset and chilled out with a couple of beers and the ocean breeze. Our final stop was Perth and were staying with our friends, ‘Aussie Stu’ and Robyn. ... He’s actually English but has been ‘Aussie Stu’ since turning up at Uni with an Australian accent after a gap year....

Oct 21, 2008 - Perth - Brisbane - Perth

We have made it to Perth, About 1. ... Now Perth is warmer. ... Checked out: Kings Park, 400 hectares of gardens & bushland Perth Mint, still producing special coins & gold London Court. ... Know everything now! The Swan Valley, Perths wine & beer region ... Sailed aboard Ernie's Super Charter yacht Watched perth's light turn on ...

Sep 18, 2008 - September 18 2008

September 18 2008 Today we travelled to wave rock which is not very long but the rock that it's actually part of is huge and it's called Hyden Rock. Then we had a look at a rest area but it was to windy to camp so we drove to my big sister's place in perth where she lives with her boyfriend. ... Matho has a playstation 3 which is really cool.September 18 2008 Today we travelled to wave rock which is not very long but the rock that it's actually part of is huge and it's called Hyden Rock. Then we had a look at a rest area but it was to windy to camp so we drove to my big sister's place in perth where she lives with her boyfriend. ... Matho has a playstation 3 which is really cool....

Aug 29, 2008 - Home

Straight back to doing the same old things everyone does when they arrive home form a holiday.Straight back to doing the same old things everyone does when they arrive home form a holiday....

Aug 18, 2008 - Western Australia - An Introduction

We transited at Sydney and got a connecting flight to Perth. ... 4 hrs later, Ian Lusted greeted us at Perth airport. ... He lives in Perth and kindly invited us to stay at his pad with his wife Gail and their dog called Dennis and their cat called Bella, (plus some visiting dogs – Zeus and Bruce). ... We are currently in Margaret’s River, which is about 300km south west of Perth. ... The only fixed plans were the pre-booked flights on our RTW tickets, which got us to Perth. ...

Jul 29, 2008 - Work Sucks... I no!!

dis is goin to be really short and sweet cause i is at work!!! Well nearly two months of Oz done and i still dont need a liver transplant so it all looks good!! really sorry to say dat i dont have dat much to report, its been a bit of a cycle of workin, drinkin, dyin, workin, drinkin, dying!!! oh tony one of the boys from bel (actually he's from ardee and officially the No. 1 Leg-end!) was here visitin for a few days before he headed off home! he left today with a serious need of a rest!! i tnik the poor guy has been on the raz for 3 weeks!! Anyways myself and annie decided it is time to break the cycle and actually do something, soooo dis sat we're off to Perth Zoo!! (baby Steps)and tonight were off to buy a car, cana wait!! myself and downey went to have a look at it sat mornin, but hindsight i dont think it was such a great idea, with a grand total of 2 hrs sleep for me and no hrs sleep for her, we decided dat it was the most beautiful 20 year old red station wagon we have ever seen!!! im just hopin it wasnt beer goggles and dat we wont arrive der dis evenin and der it will be lookin more like something out of the flintstone!!!! fingers crossed!! Xmas. ...

Jul 29, 2008 - Abreise nach Australien

Nun beginnt sie endlich meine lang ersehnte Australienreise. 7 Stunden auf Dubai dann 4 Stunden Aufenthalt und weitere 11 Stunden nach Perth Australien. ... Touch down!!! Jetzt sitze ich um morgens um 4 Uhr in einem Hotelzimmer und es regnet fürchterlich draussen.Nun beginnt sie endlich meine lang ersehnte Australienreise. 7 Stunden auf Dubai dann 4 Stunden Aufenthalt und weitere 11 Stunden nach Perth Australien. ... Touch down!!! Jetzt sitze ich um morgens um 4 Uhr in einem Hotelzimmer und es regnet fürchterlich draussen....