About Perth
Our day
We decided to go and see what Perth is all about, and to do so make use of the public transportation system – which is astonishing and Sadiq needs to send someone down here. Our return train tickets were AUD$14 which is about £7 and that was both of us and includes free use of all buses and ferries in Perth.
It was about a half hour journey, and with no knowledge of Perth, headed to Elizabeth Quay. Great fun watching kids in the water park, but Nikki was not persuaded by the “wet T-shirt” argument.
We strolled around the quay, and though tempted by a trip to Rotnest Island (named by the Dutch because they thought it was infested with rats, but actually Quokkas) felt a visit to a “pub” was more our style.
Sat at a waterside table, we were enthralled by herds (is that the collective noun?) of Jelly fish swimming by. Beautiful but we assumed deadly. No wonder a nearby ferry has a sign “you jump, you pay” which we initially took to mean something else.
We then walked along the Swan river, which was delightful, before heading back into town, via a free “cat” bus, by which time refreshment was needed and a visit for a couple at Gamercy bar. The arrival of an 85 year old weirdo, hastened our departure.
Overall, Perth seemed a cool and vibrant spot!