Perth

A friend asked me today for a list of things to do in Perth as she was going there over the National Day weekend. Which got me all excited ( I know it's hard to imagine being excited over Perth).

But the truth is, I really really like Perth.

Sure, it's not exciting like Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei etc.. and sort of pales in comparison to the more ' advanced' and 'cosmopolitan' eastern cities like Sydney and Melbourne... BUT, it's a really beautiful place! It's a place for a real holiday - a place to have some unhurried shopping, visit some of the wineries, relax by the famous beaches and connect with another person.

And that's what I like the most - that I'm not overwhelmed by the noise, the sights, the buildings, the shops... I can connect with someone and feel like time has slowed somewhat.

So here are some of the places I love to go when in Western Australia:

1. Cottesloe and coffee at The Blue Duck (my all time favourite)
2. King’s Park
3. Mathilda Bay (took our wedding pics there :)
4. Harbourtown for some shopping
5. Swan Valley
6. Kaili’s Fish Market then to Little Creatures (Fremantle)
7. Fremantle Markets
8. Carousel (as in the shopping mall)
9. Margaret River ( where we fell in love Summer of 1999)

And for the husband and I, the most beautiful thing about Perth is the family. We always have the best time because the people we love are there - and maybe that's why I love Perth this special way.