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August 9th 2012

Published: August 9th 2012

Howdy folks, it's been a while but we're back on the blogging scene at long last! Sorry for the delay, my fault entirely for various reasons: nothing too exciting to write about (yes we are STILL in Perth!), no internet access at times and, quite frankly, I've had more enticing things to do, such as reading, dog walking, drinking coffee, playing netball and now of course watching the G... Read Full Entry

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High kicks

Louis waiting to play footie with his fave ball

Louis

Reminds me of our old dog Duke in this pic

Tea and biccies

Taste much better in the hot tub!

How the other half live

Now housesitting in posh Claremont, next to the the River Swan, upon which Perth sits

Night out

At a local, quirky German restaurant (one of Perth's hidden gems apparently) ran by an eccentric gay couple. Here with Leeann, Pete and Georgia (her good friends) and Marc, a German wwoofer also staying with Leeann. There was no menu as such, we got what we were given and were there for about 3.5 hours in total to eat soup, schnitzel and ice cream! Great night though (also note my new FREE haircut done by the local training college!).

Grand hallway

Our final housesit in a posh house, who says travellers can't live in luxury?!

Another day...

...another coffee, this time in the Swan Valley, though we did cycle so I feel I earned it!

Another freebie

M enjoying his free taste of coffee-flavoured stout in the Swan Valley brewery

Nice day for a bike ride

And all the freebies on offer in the Swan Valley (beer, wine, chocolate and coffee!)

Houghton winery

You never told us about your secret winery Jel, don't worry we didn't drink it dry!

A hint of blackberry

Pretending to appreciate the aromas and flavours of each tipple when all we want is free booze!

Afternoon tea

Sitting in the garden of the posh house, not bad view eh?

Keeping up with the Joneses

Living the dream in suburbia, for one week only!

Colourful duck

Aboriginal show

The first time we've had a taste of indigenous culture (music and dancing) at a riverside festival in Guildford

Last cuddles with Twisty

Soon it'll be time for us to leave Leeann's for good, unless we do a full circuit and come back to Perth one more time!

M's new haircut

Also a freebie at the local hairdressers!

13th August 2012

Joan & Terry
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About Time
Thanks for this you seem to be still enjoying yourselves. Vanessa and I did a trip up the swan river to visit the wineries and I'm sure we went to Houghton. Just lie you we only went for the free wines. Joan

19th August 2012

Nicola Edwards
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Great pictures
Hey guys, great pictures and a good blog Fion!! glad to hear you are moving on though, blooming cheek of that lady about twisty the cat! well done you two. Lots of luck on your next place of adventure, Olympics were great though! just sat home and watched it really, but work got on the way for alot of it ;0( hope to skype you guys again soon, take care xx

22nd September 2012

Steve and Sophie
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How are you?
Hi both. Sorry it's been a while since we've been in touch but there's been a lot going on. The Olympics and Paralympics were fantastic. Looking for other things to do now though. Got tickets for the velodrome, swimming and athletics for the Paralympics. Saw world records galore. And got to see a British gold as well in the pool. Sophie's new job is going well, so all good here. Hope you two are both well and look forward to the next instalment.

3rd October 2012

Alan Shearman
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Great stuff
Fiona, a great read again, keep it up. You two are loving it and good luck to you both. Wine, chocolate, coffee and sun, it's my idea of heaven. I have just taken redundancy at work and I'm looking forward to taking it easy and attacking my bucket list! Take care Alan xx

7th October 2012

Andrew Plant
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Hi
How are you both? looks like thing are going well. all well here. keep in touch. cheers Dad

22nd October 2012

Hazel Plant
Fiona and Michael

Hi
Hi Dad. Hope all is well with you? I'm not sure if you've got some of the emails & texts I've sent, but things are good here. Now in Cairns after a busy few weeks. Are you on Skype at all? M

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