This weekend we had a short break to Perth, catching up with family and taking in a little bit of culture. We drove to Perth via Mandurah, a once quaint seaside village, now a bustling metropolis devoid of any charm. Sadly, that is what happens to many such coastal retreats once developers move in. Despite the lack of charm, there are many lovely homes in the area, and the estuary is still very pretty. We have wanted to go to a Polish restaurant in Perth for a while, as Frank is of Polish ancestry, so Friday was our opportunity. Lucky we went, because it has changed hands and was closing two days later, to become yet another Indian restaurant. The food was good and so was the company, with special guests niece Renee and her two
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