The Intrepid Travellers: Farewell Australia

Our time in Australia is fast drawing to a close. The weather in Perth has been good for us with temps. of 22 degrees with sunshine in the day & all the heavy rain that was forecast, falling in the night.
On Wednesday we ventured on the train some 45 minutes South of Perth to the city of Mandurah. It is on the coast & has a canal system known as Little Venice, with some rather lush properties on its banks. It is a bit of a holiday resort, but as we were there out of season it was a bit quiet

On the jetty waiting for the boat to take us on the cruise

Just about to board the boat for the 60 minute cruise.

Relaxing on the top deck

Looking down the estuary towards the Indian Ocean

This is why they call it Little Venice.

One of the luxury properties on the canal system.

Time to nip down below to enjoy some refreshment

Anne on the bow, looking out for dolphins

Safely back in port & a "Titanic" moment

Anne enjoying an ice cream after the cruise

Is it Bill or is it Ben? In the precinct at Mandurah

On the train in Mandurah station, waiting to return to Perth

"pen nibs" sculpture in Stirling Gardens, where the Supreme Court is based in the City.

Stood at the base of the Bell Tower monument, prior to the assent.

Both of us on the top level on the viewing platform overlooking the River Swan

Anne on the outside platform taking in the views.

"The bells, the bells". These are the original bells from St. Martin in the fields, London. As in the rhyme "Oranges & Lemons"

That just about concludes our visit to the very beautiful City of Perth & our time in Australia. All that was left to do was head back to Kerry's for our tea & collect our cases before he drove us to the airport for our flight to Melbourne just after midnight. We had a 3 hour wait in the airport at Melbourne for our connecting flight to Hong Kong. Before leaving Kerry's, home his son Bryce called in to see us off.