Tag Archives: Perth

Leaving Western Australia

Posted on October 20, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Yesterday I left Western Australia, and this time, I am not sure when or if I will be back. So, I am writing this post to say good-bye to the people that have touched my heart during my Australian adventures. … Continue reading →

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What the Heck is a Bilby?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Saturday we took a trip to Bilby Yarns, our local weaving and spinning shop here in Perth.  The shop is located at the corner of Harrison Street and Hillary Street in Willagee, a suburb south of the city.  It is … Continue reading →

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Travel Days

Posted on August 29, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I find travel days very disorienting, especially these long trips where I cross over the International Date Line.  I left Vancouver on Sunday, August 25, on the 11:15 pm flight to Sydney, Australia.  My body flew (on the plane, of … Continue reading →

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On Today’s Walk

Posted on July 19, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

I love to get out and take a walk, especially when the sun is shining, the air is a little crisp, a light breeze is blowing and I am close to the water.  A solitary walk along by the river … Continue reading →

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Western Australia Alpaca Show

Posted on May 8, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

The Western Australia Alpaca Show, held at Whiteman Park about 30 minutes outside of Perth, was a marvelous way to see lots of Alpacas of many colours and learn more about this lovely animal.  I believe alpacas are elegant looking … Continue reading →

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Fremantle

Posted on April 26, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

We took a day trip to the city of Fremantle, more affectionately known as Freo, which is the port city about 30 minutes out of Perth.  Fremantle is a quirky little city with a great  blend of old and new, … Continue reading →

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East of Perth

Posted on March 30, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

After some debate we bought a car – a serviceable 2001 Toyota Avalon.  We can resell the car at the end of our term, and still spend less than renting a car every other weekend. Today we took a road … Continue reading →

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Getting Around in Perth

Posted on March 27, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Perth is a very pretty city.  Located on the Swan River, Perth is the capital of Western Australia, and has a population of about 2 million.  Our apartment is within the Central Business District of Perth, where so much is … Continue reading →

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Studio Day

Posted on March 20, 2013 by spinweaverbarbara

Wednesday will be my Studio Day – a day to spend as much time as I can in my Perth Studio – designing, weaving, spinning, researching, documenting. This is my studio in my apartment in Perth: Loom room which is … Continue reading →

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