Fremantle, Australia

The first view of the Dingo Flour enterprise established my views of Fremantle/Perth, so it was quite an eyeopener as we drove through more of Fremantle and observed the classy architecture of the area.

This visit to western Australia has changed my views of Perth and environs.

South to Fremantle

After we left Indonesia, we cruised south along the western shore of Australia. Many of us had wished we could have seen the more remote areas of northwestern Australia, but from a sightseeing standpoint, the larger cities had much more to offer. As we progressed southward, the weather cooled off dramatically. and the winds became much stronger. 

Fremantle, the port city of Perth,  has a very interesting history. Be sure to click on "Fremantle" to read more. Let's start with the first impressions of Fremantle. The train to Perth is the first thing you see after departing from the ship. This is one of the most popular ways of traveling between the two cities.

Rail Station, Fremantle

When one sees this sign advertising "Dingo Flour" it really feels like Australia. By the way, there will be more photos of the Dingo later on.  Much to the dismay of local Australians, I really liked the Dingo.

Dawn Princess , Anchored off Benoa

When it is not possible to moor at the pier, the ship drops anchor nearby and passengers go to shore using shuttle boats.

(Click on photos for a larger image.)

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Leaving Bali

Music and dance are very important parts of the Indonesian life.

As we left Benoa, we parted with the distinctive sounds of the musicians....

........and the beauty of the graceful dancers.

Ships in the harbor.

Note: Perhaps many of you have pictured me, lying on the beach in Bali, soaking up the sun since my last post.  Actually, I am home now and still working with my physical therapist to help heal the wounds from my February fall. I apologize for not posting in awhile.  On to Perth.....

Denpasar, Temple Scenes

(Satellite internet is difficult to work with. Sorry I have been slow posting.)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bali -- Transportation

The motor scooter is the major form of transportation in Bali.
This is not a recommended transport for the uninitiated.

Lined up, ready to dart into traffic.

 Young schoolgirl on her way home.

This nursing mother zipped by so quickly, I was unable to give you the full effect of a young mother, breast-feeding her baby with one hand and steering the motor scooter with the other.
Even our guide remarked, "That is dangerous!!" 

 

A Sunny Day in Darwin

Darwin, in the north of Australia, is subject to continual wet weather, cyclones, and high humidity.
When we arrived, it was a perfect day.
We did a short sightseeing tour, plus a harbor cruise.
I am sorry I didn't go visit the crocodiles, but if you'd like to see them, click here.

Government building



Charles Darwin Park

View of Darwin from Charles Darwin National Park

Tropical view of Darwin with palm trees

Dawn Princess at Darwin pier

Government buildings

 

Darwin had to be completely rebuilt after a cyclone in 1974.