Today was the first of my organised trips in Australia. Up early and on the bus to catch the Rottnest Island ferry. The ferry journey was 2 hours including a stop to pick up passengers in Freemantle. It was very enjoyable. Lovely to be out on the open sea. The views were wonderful and I met some nice people: a French geneticist who shared some interesting facts about his work and 2 girls from Ireland (Sligo and Athlone) with their work colleague from Sri Lanka. I tuned into their conversation at the point where they were discussing the Sri Lankan’s plans for an arranged marriage. At 25, she felt that she had run out of alternative options. Her Irish friends tried subtly to suggest that 25 might be too young to decide. On the way back, I chatted to a lady from Sheffield who travels the world and had served in the British Army in Iraq.
Rottnest Island is one of the most stunning places I have ever been. Included in my trip was a bus tour of island and a delicious lunch. A very relaxing day.
The photos speak for themselves. I included one of me so that you know that I am not the victim of an identity theft. This is really me having a great holiday.
Ann x
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Hi Ann, soooo jealous – looks beautiful. I was in Perth once but never made it too the island. Looks like you are really enjoying it.
love Monica
Hi Mon. Looks like you made it back to Dublin. You had your time in Australia and you will be here again. Ann x