Warning: This blogpost contains information that will make you wish you were not in Kansas (or other places in the US) where it is getting colder.
On that note let me just start by saying that when I go for a run it is typically next to the Swan River where I can watch the boats, sea gulls and swans. Recently we’ve discovered a running path along the beach. On Tuesday night Amy and I went for a run and watched the sun set over the Indian Ocean. It was beautiful. Unfortunately I did not have my camera so you’ll just have to believe me. Now onto the events that have transpired since I posted last…
In Australia people really don’t celebrate Halloween. So to get our taste of American tradition we headed to the Fremantle Prison for a “spooky” night tour. It wasn’t all that spooky but it was interesting to see the prison. It only recently closed in 1991 and there are still items from the last inmates hanging around (a towel in the shower room to be specific). Our tour guide was great which made up for the screaming 12 year olds in our group that freaked out at every little noise. All in all it was a fun and informative evening.
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| Our tour guide Simon |
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| Paintings in the prison yard |
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| Flogging Pole |
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| Solitary confinement |
On Saturday we got up early to go with Ben to his dad’s (Jim) horse stables. Turns out his stables are about 2 minutes away from the Ascot Race Track. There is a whole neighborhood of stables within city limits. Jim has 11 horses, two of which raced last weekend.
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| Joe and Miss Lingerie |
After we saw the horses in the city we headed out to Kalamunda which is in the hills. The scenery was beautiful, the weather was great, and it was quiet and peaceful. We saw one of Jim’s horses that has been resting for a while. He is about ready to go back into town to begin racing.
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| Before we left Kalamunda we had a bit to eat at a cute little café. |
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| Delicious spinach and ricotta quiche. |
The journey did not end there. Next stop was Wandi to see the joeys (baby kangaroos) at Dig’s place. They are so adorable. Dig’s housemates are caring for them. They carry them around in bags with towels and blankets to simulate the pouch. Too cute!
You know how every year on Halloween the weather seems to be nasty, cold and rainy? Well this year I spent Halloween at the beach because it was 85 and sunny!! We got up early to go to Leighton Beach (about 10 minutes away). Amy, Kara and I stayed for about 3.5 hours. The water was freezing at first but once your limbs are numb it feels quite nice.
After our morning at the beach we still had time to visit the Maritime Museum. The museum is full of sailboats, ferries, canoes, kayaks, etc. that have been used in the past. I got to see the Australia II which won the 1983 America’s Cup. They also have a Megamouth shark that is being preserved in a tank. Here is a link if you want to read more about the shark. I saw the 3rd specimen. Pretty cool museum but no pictures. Sorry. You'll just have to come see for yourself.
Sounds like you guys had an awesome weekend. I want to be at the beach with you all---jealoussssss! Also, please bring home a baby kangaroo, thanks!
ReplyDeleteBring home two. I think I need one.
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