Perth in August

There is something about setting foot on foreign ground that always appeals to me. Immediately you can feel the difference in the air. We went to Perth during the school holidays last week and the family had a fantastic time. The weather was great! It is late winter going into spring.

We arrived in the afternoon and were greeted by a strong sun and slight breeze. It gets nippy when the sun goes down which is about 5.30 or so. Then only the kids started to complain so of course we bundled them up with warm clothing. I think they found that amusing!!

I personally don't really like the cold. I remember studying in Michigan where it is cold like 8 monthsin a year! But the weather in Perth was a welcome change. Through out our short stay of 4 nights and 5 days we were blessed with sun and cool breeze!

We had wonderful hosts, Safar and Nita, friends of Bob, and their 9-year-old son Mikhail. Thanks for having us. We truly enjoyed the visit albeit short and look forward to coming again.


This was taken at the Caversham Wildlife Park which we went to the first day. The kids were so excited about being able to feed and pet the kangaroo and stroke the koala bears. Eventhough they were sleeping most of the time!

This was at the E-Shed Markets in Freemantle. We didn't spend much time there, just got the usualy souvenirs for family and friends.

Check out the scenery (if you can lah) of the yachts in Freemantle. This was taken after we enjoyed a delicious seafood meal. The oysters were extremely fresh!

This was in downtown Perth. For shopaholics be warned, the shops close at 5pm and only some at 6pm accept on late-night shopping day. What a bummer eh! I didn't shop at all ... so sad. Or is that a reason to go back again?!?

Safar and Nita have a farm in Gingin. Its 1,700 acres of land and there is a this gorgeous lemon tree. The girls loved lemon picking! And Nita gave me some to take home so I have been enjoying lemonade everyday!

We had to refrain Ali from going berserk with the kangaroos! He kept on wanting to kick them and pull at it! We were worried it might hit him back. Found out from my uncle recently that it can slice you in half when it attacks!!!

Checking out the birds at the Caversham Wildlife Park.... AHHH.....the famous Australian tree. Had to take one picture with it, wouldn't be complete without it.

After the wildlife park, we had a picnic lunch at the park adjacent to it and the kids enjoyed the outdoor meal. Ali seemed to know where to enjoy his milk bottle too!

This is the skyline of Northern Perth. Cool huh....

Nita and her neighbours who fed us very well on our first night there. She gave us laksa Johor! What a surprise eh! We didn't miss any local food at all.

Me and the kiddies in Nita's kitchen

This was our first night out. The girls are actually wearing my old jackets, can you believe my mother kept them all these years.

One for the album. At this time Ali was still strapped in his stroller and trying very hard to get himself out!

Come on Ayah...let me at it!!! Hahahaha....

Hope you enjoyed the pictures. During the last day, we kinda forgot to take the camera out. Fancy that! It was a great holiday and I would recommend Perth to many. It is the perfect family holiday destination especially if you are one who loves nature and the outdoors.