Two Days in Perth.

After collecting Chris and Jim's Subaru from the Indian Pacific motor rail car, we drove to Kings Park to give them an overall view of the city and the Swan River. Under a clear blue sky the views in all directions were magnificent. We then made our way to our hotel - the All Seasons in Northbridge on the outskirts of the CBD. After settling in we walked into the city, had lunch, checked out the shopping malls, then jumped on the free "Blue Cat" bus and rode the complete city circuit. We were very fortunate to strike a very proud and informative bus driver who took it upon himself to provide a non stop commentary on points of interest along the way. Unfortunately at the bus interchange we changed buses, only to discover that our new driver was nothing more than a sombre bus driver. Overall we rate the Perth public transport system as first class. We made contact with fellow Indian Pacific passengers, Vince & Margaret from Queensland and arranged to meet them for dinner at th!
eir hotel in town.
Wednesday morning we walked into town, had breakfast then caught the Captain Cook cruise down the Swan River to Fremantle. This 1-1/4 hour leisurley cruise was very relaxing & enjoyable. We walked all around Fremantle having a look at the changes since we were last here in 1994. The new maritime museum was of special interest, housing 1983 Americas Cup winner Australia II.
We again met up with Vince & Margaret and had a fish and chips lunch at one of the many waterfront
eateries. We then caught the train back to Perth, caught the Blue Cat bus back to Northbridge then walked back the two blocks to our hotel.
Jim, Gail & I had a drink at the bar in the hotel before returning to our rooms for a snack.
Kevin & Gail.
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