Day 4 | Perth's Marapana Wildlife Park

Day 4 or my last day in Perth also known as City of Black Swan. This trip am lucky to have the opportunity to visit yet another wildlife park - Marapana Wildlife Park.

I realised that this park is not as big as Caversham Wildlife Park, and I think I kinda lucky able to cover both in the same year (even though different trip with different group of people). While drafting this entry, I found out that Marapana is closed and will be opening at a new site in 2012 onwards; so my suggestion is that you head directly to Caversham instead. Marapana Wildlife Park will be named as West Coast Wildlife Park at their new location. Let's wait for their shoutout.

I will soon post my May 2005 Perth trip after this. Here you will be able to compare between Caversham and Marapana. Personally I think if you have covered Caversham, it is more then enough.... it's fairly big and have most of Australian animals there.

This will be those short entry of mine as last day tends to be slight boring and I think I've maximised my SD card memory (back then 2GB was a big deal ok!). Hahhahhaah.....

Llama...... I don't need to go to Nepal see one (excuses!).

Deer is a must in any park and it roams in the park freely.... kinda nice feel as you stroll on Marapana land. Cutest animal I feel.

Kissy kiss??!??! No???? Dang!!!!

We also stop over Freementle... I share more pics from my other trips in next entry.

Stuff that we "bump" into...

 

OK.... Balik dah! MONYOK!

Hyperlink credits : Marapana Wildlife Park, Caversham Wildlife Park

Day 3 | Perth's Pinnacle Desert & Lancelin Sand Dune

My November 2005 Perth trip was the best Australia trip ever as I finally managed to visit the Pinnacle Desert as well as Lancelin Sand Dune. And I did this by conning persuading my boss back then to accompany me here and we have to fork out AUD100-150 (can't remember well) and I can tell you that it's worth EVERY PENNY. I don't mind eating maggie mee the whole of that trip as long as I get to take this tour package.

Yes, I took a tour package as those days I we were not "smart" enough to do a DIY trip or even thought of self-drive. The journey was VERY VERY VERY long & far (really need to emphasize the distance here), and it took us 4 hours or so each way. Worry not, as I said earlier, it's "lumayan" as what my Indonesian relatives would say (lumayan = worthwhile, not expensive); here we took Asia Pacific Touring Company (APT) recommended by the hotel, good recommendation and no regrets.

This was the "bus" we took for the whole journey, it was fully air-conditioned and comfy seat (obviously, just stating the obvious in case I was asked). We stop half way for lunch but I wasn't keen, reason being (1) excitement (2) non-halal (3) excited & (4) excite. There you go, very informative I hope! Hhahahhahha.....

Side view, hemmm... not so much of a bus huh! Well, am not sure how I should refer this vehicle as; but it was great basically.

Our second stop was the beach where/which I seriously forgot it's name, sooo... for those who know where and the name of this beach, please please PLEASE advice me yah.

The sea colour was turquoise blue/green, white sandy beach and pink beach flower everywhere. Talk about tranquility at it's best.... can't beat this! We were here for 30mins roughly and depart to the place that I have been wanting to go since May 2005.

YEAY!!! SUPER YEAY!!!! Pinnacle Desert!

We have to walk quite a distance to reach the inner (centre) desert. Yeah! You probably be wondering what so great about this jotting out stones in the middle of the desert, I seriously have no clue nor answer but what I know is that the feel, scenery and surrounding perfected each other. Strangely I kinda feel happy there, if I can somersault, I probably do it from the bus all the way to the middle of the desert. Haahahahah.... gilos apa!

Rombongan Cik Ro? Hhahahha.. we walk walk walk walk.....

Finally, a pic with Grace ;)

 The Pinnacle... Tah dahhh..... I want my long hair baaaaack! 

Hey! Where's everyone???

After doing our round at the desert, we then adjourn to Lancelin Sand Dune, at this point I did not know that there are some activities involve, for one simple reason... I was too fixated on Pinnacle Desert that I did not bother to check on other stuff. Since there's not expectation, what I am about to learn and do next was mindblowing (well, to silly me at least... over!!!).

Imagine how I felt, was in stone desert earlier with orange and now white sand dune flooring me. I LOVE PERTH!

I wish I opted for this tour agency, but only knew upon arrival.... aiyaaaa.... sigh...

 

I just noticed (as I was selecting pics for my blog) that behind this sand dune was actually the SEA. WOWWWW!!!! Must must must revisit Western Australia, I know there's more to offer then this places I visited... perhaps a 10 days road trip? Any takers joiners?

SAND BOARDING!!!!! 

WHOOOOOSHHHHH....

You know what is sooooo annoying about this, for me to sand board down the slope, took me probably..... 5 seconds BUUUUUUUUUUUUUT the climb up, took 5 minutes and more.... ARGHHHHHH!!!

Panjat Lily, jangan tak panjat...

OPOCOT!!!

Did it twice, had enough of sand and climb. But now, rethinking; hemmm.... don't mind doing it again :)

JOM!!!!

Hyperlink credit : APT Company

Day 2 | Perth's Tumbulgum, King's Park & Lake Monger

Lemme first apologise that the old trip pics have way too many pic of moi (dasar perasan!), hence these entries on old trips will be one that you gonna so say... "Ek elaa, lagi lagi muka dia bersepah". Mind you, it's not intentional, but feel free to compliment my youth and cuteness (and chubschubs-ness, HAHAHHHA).

Anyway, continuing with the story (this trip happened in November 2005); we visited the Tumbulgum Farm to catch the sheep sheering (missed this in May 2005 Perth trip as there was a tornado hitting the area), sheepdogs muster the sheep, meet a live emu, pluck oranges etc etc... Fantastic experience.

Briefing was given by the operator, he have his mic and his Kelpie sheepdog next to him, waiting eagerly for his master instruction. Explain why dog are man's best friend huh!

The Kelpie sheepdog showing off his skill of rounding the sheeps back to the shed.

Soon after, they ushered us to the auditorium like room where they showcase sheep sheering technic. here, I kinda pity the sheep, being strip naked in public! HAHHAHAHHA.... Kept wondering whether is it ticklish for the sheep or does it actually hurts them. Macam geli campur ngilu campur ngeri... you know what am saying???

SHY SHY SHY!!!!

They will clean this wool and then we buy it.... kesian ler wei!

Eh! Itik gembo gembo (Gembo tuh makna nye apa?!?!?)

First time me seeing an Emu... one thing for sure, they have beautiful eyes (eyelashes to be specific!), I believe they are actually smaller then an ostrich. I believe they are of same family.

Macho ler tuh konon! Tak sedar diri!

We stop by Lake Monger just to catch a glimpse of the beautiful black swan, the animal that made Perth city famous and known for - City of Black Swan. I mean, if you don't have a pic with these cute animal, you have not been to Perth! Hahhahah....

I love parks, ALWAYS! In fact you noticed it in most of my trip, its either park or zoo. And I can safely and honestly tell you that King's Park is a must visit (despite it is just a park!)....But don't lar visit there during hot steaming summer weather! Tuh cari nahas tuh... Idak pulak I ajar tau!

Well, we then decide to visit King's Park's Botanic Garden and to make a memory of Perth City as background! I ABSOLUTELY HEART THIS PARK! There! I've said it.... if I ever come here again, I will take a longer walk, do barbeque or just laze... it's a beautiful site and love the tranquility presented. PERFECT!

I believe this was when we wanted to do a Hindi style pose... (yang si Javier pun layan jek I...heheh...memang baik!)

Cam best kan... Or is it me liking park waaaaaay to much! Hehhehe...

Saw this road sign somewhere... I was abit confuse... thought it was farnie!

Comeiiii kan.....

Hyperlink credits : Wikipedia, Tumbulgum

Day 1 | The Bra Bar in .... Australia

No, I didn't go in!

Yeah, this is my 2005 trip, yeah.... very very long time ago trip that when I took a look at the album, I myself burst out laughing.... cos I look stupidly silly!

Went to Australia with a bunch of friends, wanna guest which state that I visited?

OK! This uncle either pok mong or very superbly friendly, and NO; I don't know him except that he owns the restaurant where we had our pizza dinner I think.

Will blog more about this trip tomorrow.

Travel Thursday | Sand Boarding

Sand boarding was tough, don't even dare to imagine snow boarding.


The first time I went to Perth in 2005, none of my friends was interested with adventurous activities. And as usual I was craving for one, obviously god love me and I got a free trip to Perth in November the same year! YEAY!!!!!

During our Free & Easy day, I insisted and persuaded Grace to accompany me to take up this Pinnacle and Sand Dune day package. The trip took us 4-5 hours per way, despite it was long & tiring drive, I was fully entertained by the beautiful scenery.

Upon reaching the sand dune, surf board was at stand-by mode for everyone to try out. What else can I say.... Weeeeeeeeeeee........ Whoooosh.....

The annoying thing was, the journey down to 20 seconds, but the climb up....ARGH!!!!! 15mins.


Have your tried any form of "boarding"?

NO! boarding school doesn't count! Hehhehee.....