Asimof's Travelog : Perth, Western Australia.

[Asimof]

Ahhhh, Perth, the favourite destination among us. It is just a short 3-hour flight away and its spring and summer temperatures are most agreeable with those of us who are used to the Singapore climate.

Although it is a more sleepy-town than, say, Sydney or Melbourne, it has its own charms, particularly its unforgettable Swan River and its sister city of Freemantle.

A word of warning though. Despite the plentiful sunshine, you could still feel the chill in the middle of the day. Needless to say, you have to dress-up during the night.

Well, what better way to describe Perth than some close-up pictures....

Ladies and gentlemen, I present Perth.......

[Asimof]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/DaySkyline7.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/Cove2.jpg

[Asimof]

Here is a view of Perth from Lake Monger, one of the must-go tourist spots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/BlackSwans8.jpg

Here is the city's famous waterfront tower.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/BellTower6.jpg

[Asimof]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/BellTower4.jpg

Here is a typical house in the suburbs. Won't you like to buy one?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/House1.jpg

[Asimof]

The following are street scenes...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/Street8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/Street7.jpg

[Asimof]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/Street3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/Street1.jpg

[floppy]

pretty bro.... very pretty. makes me wanna migrate there. :D

[tensor]

dat waterfront building is call bell-tower?

never go frementle look see?

[tensor]

yup looks pretty but a little slow leh.

[Asimof]

dat waterfront building is call bell-tower?

never go frementle look see?


yes, that is the Bell Tower, but i dont know where is the bell. :hat1:

yeah, i went to Freemantle also, to eat fish and chips and see an old fort. also went around shopping, etc. will post some pics of the Swan River Cruise from Freemantle to Perth.

:hat1:

[PiNgPiNg]

wah looking at those pics reminds me of my perth trip.. man tt was shiok.. everything slower pace.... so peaceful but sometimes a bit too boring :P

the desert trip was fun... esp when we reach the beach area... peeing along the beach.. :laugh3: keke den the wave wash everything away...

[tensor]

... ...
how can u do dat..

[MeDiC]

Never go look for Tif when you were in Perth?? :hat1:

[Asimof]

ok, here is the river cruise from Freemantle to Perth:

This is the ferry:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/Boarding.jpg

This is a breath-taking building at Freemantle harbour:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/CruiseCentre.jpg

[Asimof]

these are riverside apartments:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/Apartments.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/Houses1.jpg

[Asimof]

these are hillside apartments. they should cost a bomb.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/Kayak.jpg

Approaching Perth City...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/SwanRiverCruise/Horizon.jpg

[Asimof]

Never go look for Tif when you were in Perth?? :hat1:


at that time, i havent been introduced to tiffany, yet. :hat1:

[tensor]

can take captain's cook to rottnest island mah,.

kinda like sentosa but lots better.

[eleewhm]

perth.....my past experiences all etched in my mind....

[Asimof]

can take captain's cook to rottnest island mah,.

kinda like sentosa but lots better.


didnt have enuff time, so didnt try that trip. yeah, i heard that island is nice. :hat1:

[Asimof]

perth.....my past experiences all etched in my mind....


bro, u studied there ah? :hat1:

[zuoom]

you forgot to mention the inner city trams are free? .P

for safety work again heh?

[tensor]

actually those are busses.
they are denoted by colors. red, blue etc..

[Asimof]

you forgot to mention the inner city trams are free? .P

for safety work again heh?


no bro, this time it was for holiday. ha ha... :laugh5: :hat1:

[zuoom]

aye.. bues.. CATs something like tat?

holiday is it? not recce for safety stuff? .

[tiffany]

its NOT 3-hour flight ya?

its 5 hours if you travel by major airlines and 5.5 if you travel via valuair

[tiffany]

dat waterfront building is call bell-tower?...
yea, its called bell tower :)

[tiffany]

Never go look for Tif when you were in Perth?? :hat1:
haha :)

[tiffany]

at that time, i havent been introduced to tiffany, yet. :hat1:
will you be coming perth again?

[tiffany]

aye.. bues.. CATs something like tat?...
central area transit or something like that

heh :)

[Asimof]

its NOT 3-hour flight ya?

its 5 hours if you travel by major airlines and 5.5 if you travel via valuair

oh, then i blur liao. i thot it was 3. :hat1:

that was back in 2003 i think. dun think i will be in perth anytime soon. it is just that u dun go to the same place for holiday mah. if working trip, then maybe. :hat1:

[Asimof]

anyway, more photos. this time, scenes from King's Park:

This is a pavilion in the park.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Pavilion.jpg

This is a weird tree, sort of Tree Grass.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/TreeGrass4.jpg

[Asimof]

This flower is known as Kangaroo's Paw.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/KgPaw3.jpg

This is a fountain in the middle of the park.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Fountain3.jpg

[Asimof]

A tree bloom in red.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Canopy2.jpg

A luxuriant tree in spring.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Canopy1.jpg

[Asimof]

A timber aerial bridge.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Bridge1.jpg

A line of Baobab trees.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/KingsPark/Baobab.jpg

[tensor]

ahh... kings's park ah.
when u got over next time, try taking nite shots from its peak during the nite.

its soooo pretty :)

[Asimof]

ahh... kings's park ah.
when u got over next time, try taking nite shots from its peak during the nite.

its soooo pretty :)


i did try some night shots. but my settings all wrong. pics all came out dark. :hat1:

[tensor]

opps then.
ohh there is some event call sunset cinema. it normally open during dec-mar.
pretty interesting to sit out in the open to enjoy a nice cold beer and watch live band preform.

[Asimof]

anyway, here are pics of my visit to the Tubulgum Farm.

Merino sheep.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/TubulgumFarm/Merino.jpg

Lake in the farm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/TubulgumFarm/Lake2.jpg

[Asimof]

A modern hay ride, using a farm tractor.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/TubulgumFarm/HayRide2.jpg

Bottle-milk-feeding cutie lambs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/TubulgumFarm/FeedingLambs.jpg

[Asimof]

The farmhouse restaurant on a hill.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/TubulgumFarm/Farmhouse2.jpg

[Dave]

perth also the best place to get a good price to get car rental.
look for baywater car rental, a one year old car, $15-$19 A dollars
per day....i just love to drive there......O beware of the speed camera..

[etegration]

so Asimof, you've been travelling! so when chicken rice together near my office?

[tiffany]

can take captain's cook to rottnest island mah,.

kinda like sentosa but lots better.
much much much better than sentosa

sentosa got nothing to see wan

rottnest island got wonderful views and you can cycle around the whole island, meet quokkas, swim in the sea, suntan on the fine sand

:)

[tiffany]

oh, then i blur liao. i thot it was 3. :hat1:

that was back in 2003 i think. dun think i will be in perth anytime soon. it is just that u dun go to the same place for holiday mah. if working trip, then maybe. :hat1:
its near but not THAT near ;)

perth is nice la... heh :)

[tiffany]

ahh... kings's park ah.
when u got over next time, try taking nite shots from its peak during the nite.

its soooo pretty :)
:thumb2:

see the city's lights
very nice *nods*

[tiffany]

perth also the best place to get a good price to get car rental.
look for baywater car rental, a one year old car, $15-$19 A dollars
per day....i just love to drive there......O beware of the speed camera..
http://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/default.htm

:)

[PiNgPiNg]

much much much better than sentosa

sentosa got nothing to see wan



:)

yes couldn't agree more. and the sea stinks like drain water...

[tiffany]

yes couldn't agree more. and the sea stinks like drain water...
cant even go there play sand

[spike007]

When visiting perth, should go south, Margaret river, nice place, with lots wine yard....Albany too. To north, Kalbarri is nice too, rent a toyota and enjoy the drive :)

[tensor]

go south to esperence. or see the redwood trees

[spike007]

Yes, Esperance, 725km south-east of Perth, is a place of rugged beauty and stunning beaches. Really a relaxing place...

[Karihoka]

i went to perth, esperance and albany that time...
went on a leeuwin sailing adventure from Esperance to Albany that time
damn nice
perth is a nice play also

[spike007]

Perth Royal Show is coming too, "the Show as it is known, is popular with young and old alike, with its unique combination of carnival experiences with a fun fair atmosphere, exhibitions, entertainment, sideshow rides, showbags and games, live animals, food, retail exhibits, loads of entertainment and much more." dont miss that if u visit perth during September, it is at Claremont Show Grounds easy access by train.

[Asimof]

Perth Royal Show is coming too, "the Show as it is known, is popular with young and old alike, with its unique combination of carnival experiences with a fun fair atmosphere, exhibitions, entertainment, sideshow rides, showbags and games, live animals, food, retail exhibits, loads of entertainment and much more." dont miss that if u visit perth during September, it is at Claremont Show Grounds easy access by train.

is this a yearly event? :)

[tensor]

yes...
there are so mani things to play there.

the funniest event there was the piggy race... so funnie.
ohh, there is also goodie bags that u can buy. there are lots of different design. wonder who can get me 2 goodie bag pls...

i wan pepsi bag and the pooh bag. :kiss:

[spike007]

Yes, yearly great event, :) the Royal Show atmosphere is really dynamic and the range of activities almost endless. If u happen to visit it, u will not forget the experience....

[Asimof]

Yes, yearly great event, :) the Royal Show atmosphere is really dynamic and the range of activities almost endless. If u happen to visit it, u will not forget the experience....


i think both sydney and melbourne have similar shows ..... :)

[tUx]

Here is a typical house in the suburbs. Won't you like to buy one?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Asimof/Perth/House1.jpg


Lovely houses. :)