Perth.

Woke up to trees and quite a different landscape. I will not be sorry to say goodbye to the small bed in my cabin after another night of disturbed sleep. The bed hurts my back. We went through Kalgoorlie at 2am - missed that. However, there were long periods of time during the night when we were stopped - did hear trains going by several times.
The countryside changed to farming land with cereal crops looking to be the main thing farmed. Small towns appeared at regular intervals but the countryside did look very dry surprisingly when compared to the Nullarbor Plain. Also evidence of salt impacting the soil in many places. Eventually we went through green hills as we came into Perth. Much nicer.
The meal this morning was a brunch served a little later than usual with afternoon tea served at 1 pm. The best accompanying drink with breakfast I've had for a while - a breakfast cocktail (gin, contreau, orange marmalade and orange juice - I think)
The crew only have a 3 hour turnaround in Perth before heading off again so they need to be efficient.
We arrived in Perth after 3 pm, disembarked at 3.30pm and in my hotel room by 4 pm. The hotel is located in the business district so very quiet but the room is spacious and comfortable.
As it is ANZAC Day very little is open so will dine in tonight. I am very tired and looking forward to a long sleep in a comfortable bed.
Dinner at the hotel was excellent and I had to photograph dessert just for you John Bennett!! Sam's tiramisu!Read more