Thursday, March 12, 2026

Let Us Start?

 
Go for something better, huh?
My Brother is an Optometrist (and goldsmith) - I have glasses for any occasion - and want to GO! 


 I said, "better"!

 

 Now we´re talking!!!
 
 
(We saw the lounge but from the outside, of course).
 And... be prepared... in the most beautiful way!
 
 
 
Indeed I do feel pretty safe with this airline.
Sorry about the coughing woman. It could´ve been worse...
And sorry for me being in there, too. But this way you see it is real.
 

 

How to proceed:
Make it through airport routine. 
Go to Transperth. Tag on. - You have a "Smart Rider"-Card, right?
One train - fool-proofed!!!  
Take the train to Perth Underground and switch through to Warwick (the second "w" is not pronounced).
Go upstairs, #450 moved to the end on the right. 
Say, "hello!!!" to the driver and tag on.
When you see Kingsway Shopping Centre wait till the driver pulls over to the very right turny-lane, then click "stopping".
 
Tag off at the back and shout a loud "thank you!!" to the driver.
When out, proceed and look at the driver - he might smile and wave at you. 
 
Then proceed to cabin 101.
Home. 
Let the holiday begin!
 
When off to CBD: Here goes:
 

#450.
And yes. I am homesick. Very.
 
I do have family and friends from here and there and it is not too cold and!!! 
I have Ingo!
But those weeks sped by. Too fast.
In all honesty: The cabin would be enough for me.
We had all we needed. 
Well. Maybe if for life I´d need a proper place to cook. 
 
I am thankful and sad at the same time.
 
Henry´s alter ego, the Black Swan 
 
4C/39F...
 

 
 
 

26 comments:

River said...

The one main difference with South Australian public transport is you validate your card when getting ON, but no need to do it when getting OFF. that was a very fast six weeks for sure. Maybe one time you can stay longer.

Iris Flavia said...

You don´t tag off?! How does the system know how much you have to pay? Do you say "thank you" to the driver? 6 weeks is a lot already, usually you´re allowed 3 weeks only. When retired.... Rent or buy a cheap caravan and weeee....

EricaSta said...

Schön, dass du dem Heimweh begegnen kannst, nach Hause zu Freunden und natürlich zur Familie fliegen kannst. Ich verstehe dich gut, freue mich für dich.

Wir vermeiden Flüge. Wohin sollten wir auch fliegen? Es sind unsichere Zeiten. Das macht uns Sorgen.

Iris Flavia said...

Singapore Airlines ist wirklich sehr sicher und Perth is eine Reise wert! Oder Broome, Darwin... Ach, ich könnte endlos weitermachen!
Und am Flughafen wird man derart auseinandergepflückt.... Ich glaube auch das ist sicher. Wenn auch sehr unangenehm.
Aber man kann das ja heute auch Alles online, das Reisen!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

What a great way to relive your holiday. The Singapore Airport must have been beautiful.

BTW, I had to work 10 years at the same company before I got FOUR weeks vacation. Lucky you two.

Iris Flavia said...

Oh, so YES!!!Germany ain´t all that bad!!! I am thankful!

Tom said...

...Iris, our Korean DIL says that Singapore Airlines is the BEST!

Iris Flavia said...

Yippsee, Tom!

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RedPat said...

Your holiday was over so quickly, Iris. We are due to get snow tomorrow!

Iris Flavia said...

So much more to come...

Iris Flavia said...

Yes and noooo... no more snow!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
I am glad you enjoyed the Singapore Airlines, the decorations in the airport look pretty. Six weeks did fly by, are you already planning your next trip! Take care, enjoy your day!

Jeanie said...

I hear such good things about the Singapore airport. So lovely.

Iris Flavia said...

They all said, "say you in two years" - I hope this will come true!

Iris Flavia said...

And the airline seems safe!

Rostrose said...

Hihi, liebe Iris, da hast du deine "view" wirklich ganz schön "gechanged" 😉. Und ja, Singapur Airlines kommt mir auch sehr sicher und komfortabel vor - und die Ladies sind wunderschön! Es war übrigens nett, dich bei Sami im Blog zu sehen 😊!
Alles Liebe
Traude

My name is Erika. said...

It's always an adjustment coming home from a trip. At least for me. I always want to still be going, but it is good to be home and back to the routine. It just takes a bit to get there. And it is amazing how much you can live without on a trip. I hope you're soon adjusted to being home. And did you have snow too? hugs-Erika (If you did that makes me not feel so alone.)

River said...

I do say Thank You to the driver and many others do too. I'm not sure exactly how the tag on system works, each "tag on" is good for about two hours so if you stay on the bus that length of time you only have the one charge. Different cards have different costs, student cards are charged less than adults, but students need to carry their student concession card also in case an inspector gets on the bus and checks all cards, pensioner cards are also cheaper, and need to be carrying their concession card too, Seniors like me travel free but we still have to tag on, that's how the system knows how many passengers use the buses and trains on any day and can calculate whether they need more or fewer buses.

Bertiebo said...

I understand that, you know, that feeling of gratitude and at the same time the sad feeling

Iris Flavia said...

Das stimmt, liebe Traude, die Frauen sind wunderschön und sehr nett! Ich finde es toll, wenn Frauen einander so etwas anerkennen und "gönnen" - ja, Sami und ich kennen uns persönlich seit 2013 😀

Iris Flavia said...

I am sorry, Erika, no snow (thankfully!!!). I hope to adjust when or if I get my job back, atm I´m hanging in the air, so to say - and that is OK! Hugs and I wish us all Spring very soon (still cold here).

Iris Flavia said...

This is such a clever system!!!!
But it´s like with the money.
When the EU started making "their" money, instead of looking at Australia, nooooo... "we" make our own and boom - illegal copies in no time. Yours is safe, here they had to pump in money to make it a bit safer then!
"Bahncard" or the one for bus - two different ones! - ... you pay for a whole year, use it or loose it.
When we came back to Perth after the Covid-break - no worries, Smart Rider still worked, no money lost! And it goes for bus, train and ferry. Did I mention "clever"? We are not! Maybe in 20 years...

Iris Flavia said...

Thank you, so... I am not alone...

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Dear friend Iris, I love your photos.
I don't travel so I appreciate everything you share.
Lots of love ❤️ and hugs 🫂 🤗

Iris Flavia said...

Dear friend Linda, you´re very, very welcome - much more to come... from the boring to the fun :-) Warm hugs and much love.