Perth is Australia's fourth largest city, with a population of about 1.8 million people. It is in Western Australia, which is rich in mineral resources. It was settled by the British in 1827 and used as a penal colony from 1850 to 1868.
Today it is a wonderful city with a lot of open space and a beautiful waterfront. It also has a vibrant downtown area, called the Central Business District, where you can take free shuttle buses around the area. It has a nice mix of residents from around the world and you can find restaurants of all different nationalities. The weather was nice during the 2-3 days that we spent here, although it rained quite a bit on the 2nd day. It is home to the University of Western Australia.
About 20 minutes from Perth is the historic port city of Fremantle. The pace here is a little slower and the city revolves around Fremantle Market, where you can buy produce, souvenirs or just a meal. You can also get some excellent seafood from some of the restaurants along the waterfront. Walking around the city is a pleasure with many interesting small shops and restaurants.
Tomorrow we start on our real Australian journey. Our plan is to head south to a coastal town called Albany, where we'll probably spend the night.
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| Downtown Perth |
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| Mall in the Central Business District |
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| Fremantle Market |
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| Many Varieties of Produce Sold at the Market |
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| Local souvenirs - boomerangs and drums |
Looks like you are your way to another great trip, enjoy and we will be keeping up with your travels.
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