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Tag Archives: Perth
Leaving Western Australia
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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Tagged Australia, Brisbane, Canada, Perth, Thanksgiving, Western Australia, yarn bombing
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What the Heck is a Bilby?
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
Travel Days
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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Tagged Australia, Baggage carousel, Brisbane, international date line, Oceania, Perth, South Bank, Sydney, Vancouver
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On Today’s Walk
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
Western Australia Alpaca Show
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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Tagged Alpaca, Alpaca fiber, Breeders, Camelid, Huacaya, Perth, Western Australia, Whiteman Park
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Fremantle
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
East of Perth
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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Tagged Northam, Perth, Toodyay Western Australia, Western Australia
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Getting Around in Perth
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
