My ticket to Elizabeth´s T - the beer was "to die for" - the plant lives on it ;-).
Can´t believe we leave tomorrow... No more skirt (same since 2013) and T-shirts, thick clothes, freezing and stress.
The journal:
No one complains so I keep my mouth shut, also he is taller than me. And much dumber.
Went to Freo to meet up with Sami - mural-galore to come, be sure!!! We even met one of the artists!!!
Prison is off. The hostel wanted to charge us $84+ pP and even said, you have time till 2p,m. to accept. "Cheapest hostel in Freo" - signed from Sydney. We speak of a room shared with 6 other people. No, thank you.
Tuesday: To explain the PJs: The cabins have no insulation so at night/morning it really is cold! Once the heat is on, the heat is on :-) As is the aircon. Haha, that rhymes...
Laundry day and other a lazy day. Got another clock and some gems at Thingz. Took down two Jamie Oliver books at Big W as I would have to carry them! Available AND cheap! Argh.
Wednesday: Grace and P picked us up and we had yummy food and drink and laughter and chatting at and with Sami and J. Her home grown olives.... to die for! There was salad, lasagna and then, oh my... ice-cream.... "buhuuuu" ;-) I had the smallest bit but when that sweet tooth goes into hibernation...
So, P let us out in Perth CBD and we had beer. Much better! Ingo bought two: Ties. Don´t ask me.
When home... the cabin smelled of shit, sorry cannot say it otherwise, it was terrible!
You see, they are from the 1960´s...
Night: Rain and thunder! I sadly slept through that... video later by Ingo.
Thursday: Must´ve been the air-pressure, the smell was gone and even better!!!!
Grabbed the "laptop" and went in PJ´s outside, Elmo proudly holding his heart which says "SMOOSH" - oh, come on. You´re never too old for Elmo-PJ´s!!!
And the show went on - films to come: Heavy rain, thunder, lightning, I was in heaven - no one else outside! But the birds and me.
See, it´s summer here and rain so unlikely it was a huge, huge pressie!
(And, as I type I hear the neighbors ARE home, TV is running, they could come outside and enjoy!)
More rain, oh and a Ghala. Life is just wonderful!
Came home, woman driving by, waving at me. Love this Caravan Park!!!
Friday: Off to Subi to meet Sami for another mural hunt!
Just to understand:
Take bus 450 to Warwick (say "Hello" and shout "Thank you!" from the back to the driver when hopping off - if he sees you he´ll wave and smile!!! - We are people!)
Run down to platform 1 and catch the train to Perth Underground (there are fast escalators, stay left if standing); hop off, run to platform 7 and find a train to Subi, meet your friend and the fun begins!
Later: Find your Hubby, see here.
Then enjoy the fireworks provided by Lottery West and head aaaaall the way home.
A wonderful. long day!
1972 steps counted from when I put my skirt on, so... a lot more for real.
Weekend: Saturday: Chinese New Year! Films to come when back home! So much fun here!!
If only.... we could stay, the cabin´d be enough.
Speaking of... Ingo met the man who lives in "our" cabin I booked last year.
Ingo: "Hole in the wall still there?" - "Yep! ;-)" - of course they love "our" cabin... but I am happy now with 101, too.
The hole was there in 2013, fixed, but visible. I like it, marks "my home"....
Which is WINDY!!!
Jamie on TV.
Sunday: It´s cccccold. 17C/62F in the Cabin. News war in Iran, oh horrible.
Later it warmed up, yipee, slow day. Yummy Mango.
Heard the melody again - the Ice Cream Truck!!!!
Parked in the middle of the road, took a different route and then, waving, parked on "our property"!! Nice chat, he is third Greek, Dutch and German. Got Ingo an ice in a bowl - he wanted a waffle.
Went back - meanwhile other customers on "our place"... explained and... got the second ice for free - "see you in two years!"
Munchy:
I want to thank Ingo, all my lovely friends in Perth, it was a wonderful time!
Soon Grace´ll pick me up to meet Sami in Cottesloe for Sculpture by the Sea! Not open yet offiialy, we´ll see what we find!
The Black Swan, Perth´s Icon 🦢 (imagine this emoji is black)
34 comments:
Sounds like a perfect week to me!
...Iris, your holiday went in a flash!
I can't believe it's just about time to come home. The end of a vacation is always kind of sad, unless I guess it's a terrible trip. But I don't believe your trip has been terrible. I'm loving your latest journal pages. Your drawings are great! Happy T day and safe travels. hugs-Erika
Goodness! The time flies by!
I can't believe it's just about time to come home.
Safe journey back.
All the best Jan
Apart from the cold: YES!!!
I cry as I write, believe me. 2 years till we come back!!!
Thank you - I think I overdid it with the drawings ;-) Hugs
Yes, Tom.... too fast!
Thank you - can´t believe it, either...
It all sounds such fun, even the shi*ty smell! I mean, it's camping, right?
I love the way you make even little things seem like an adventure. So sad you have to go back to (cold) Germany.
I can't believe your holiday is almost over-hoping you had a good time hugs
I am sorry you are leaving already and wish you could stay and experience an Australian winter. I like Ingo's leather bag. Glad the shitty smell disappeared. Maybe next time you get your favourite cabin.
Well we have a cabin with tables, sink, fridge, telly, bed, shower, toilet...
Yes, so darn sad we have to return!
I had a wonderful time and am so sad to go "home".... but I am thankful I was here, hugs
We have been here in Winter in 1995! Traveling through. It was pretty cold in the morno (we slept in the car).
It was great that I managed to show you murals in Mandurah, Fremantle and Subiaco. You'll have plenty to post now Iris :) What a pity Sculptures by the Sea in Cottesloe only start on the 6th this year, but we managed to see a few already set up, so that's a win. Have a good and safe flight back home and see you in 2 years! New murals for sure, lol.
Hello Iris,
Sounds like a great week, except for the smell.
I enjoyed all your journal sketches.
The Black Swans are always a treat to see.
It seems like you just got there and your have to leave soon.
Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
So sad when good vacations end! I somehow thought you were moving ther.
Your vacation sounds lovely! I am happy for you and love your sketches. Wonderful! I am sorry your vacation had to end so soon. Sending big hugs!
Time to go already? Wow, that has flown by. But what a great time you've had! I'm looking forward to seeing some murals when you're back.
Your diary drawings are so good! You could become an illustrator...
It's great that you met the people who now occupy 'your' cabin. Of course they love it.
Have a safe trip home,
Happy T-Day,
Lisca
How fun meeting the bloggers. Lovely stuff. Sounds wonderful! #TforTuesday - and Cheers!
What a wonderfully long visit you have had. I would love to see Australia, but at 80, I think it is safe I am not going to make it! Happy T Day!
Thank you for everything, Sami!!! Hopefully till in two years!! To more adventures and fun then!
Hello Eileen, yes, feels like we just arrived yesterday.... and the smell, oh, well, not the first time here ;-) More black swans on occasion - have a great week, too!
Haha. Once you hit 50 you cannot move here anymore! Sadly...
Thank you, Maria, I hope by yours soon, just today...stress!
Yes, today we´re off... sooooo sad. Ingo met the man who lives in "our" cabin, awww, well, at tleast they love it there and didn´t complain - you easily have the bathroom door in your hands! It can be a pain LOL....
Oh, we meet since 2013 :-) And yesterday went to the place we met first, as.... actually... every time when Sculptures is on! Cheers to that!
Oh, Sami´s parents are older and still visited from Portugal ;-)
Sorry I'm late visiting. I scheduled too many things on Tuesday, starting with voting. Gone till late evening, then wiped out.
It seems like only yesterday I was reading about you starting your trip. How time flies! Love the calendar pages and the plant in the beer. Very clever T day post, dear Iris. Love the black swans.
Dear friend Iris, I love your sketches! Ingo looks great and that last photo has beautiful colours! Love and hugs to you.
Sounds like you had a wonderful trip. I'd be sad to leave the sunshine and warm. We're getting an ice storm today from the Winter that will never end. Happy T Day
Voting is important!! Yes, back in Braunschweig already, buhuu (?).
Thank you, dear friend Linda - pic from the internet only... Love and hugs back!
Oh!!! Here we ran into 5C but over the day t went to 16! Hope Spring is soon everywhere in the Northern for all!
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