But Wait - There's more ...

Our Holiday isn't over just yet.

Today we boarded the Rottnest Express and took a leisurely trip down the Swan River before hitting the accelerator for the 20 km ocean crossing to Rottnest Island.

We had been here 5 years ago and honestly thought it quite run down and 'nothing much to write home about'.

But, todays visit showed what 5 years of restoration and improvements have achieved.

The streets were beautifully paved and seemed more open, old holiday shacks had been restored and renovated and the Coffee Caravan at Cape Valmingh has a new veranda that shelters all from the prevailing winds. A vast improvement on the Picnic table and Umbrella.

The Lighthouses that were shrouded in tarps are now fully restored, removed of the led paint that once coated them.

Reflecting in the Salt Lakes below, the Wadjemup Lighthouse was constructed in 1896 on the highest point of the Island Standing 38 meters tall and with a range of 26 nautical miles it is still a crucial beacon.

This time, we were only here for a day trip, so with a quick Hello to the Quokkas (who seemed to be less of a problem as they were last time) and a not too impressive lunch

We boarded the Express for the return trip back to Perth. 

(Post written 21/10/26 and backdated)