{"id":2107,"date":"2011-09-08T03:28:27","date_gmt":"2011-09-07T19:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/?p=2107"},"modified":"2022-04-25T15:49:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T05:49:10","slug":"post-tour-short-vacation-at-perth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/post-tour-short-vacation-at-perth\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-tour: Short Vacation at Perth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>June 27-29th, 2011<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I had initially intended to stay in Perth for at least a week. Afterall, this is my first visit to Perth AND it took me 103 days to reach here. I&#8217;ve had another trip planned ahead (non-cycling) so I must stick to the schedule of returning to Melbourne on June 29th. This means I only have 2 full days in Perth, so every minute is very precious.<\/p>\n<p>It was already dark the day I arrived at Perth, so I just chilled out at the apartment and planned on what I should do in the next couple of days.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2108\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7356.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7356\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2108\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thanks to Andrew and Christina for letting me bunk at their guest room!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The next morning I woke up early to prepare my trike for sale. I have already found a potential buyer more than a week ago. It wasn&#8217;t easy, to part with my trike that is. But it served me well and wouldn&#8217;t be ridden much if I keep it. A trike is not at all practical for urban riding, and I don&#8217;t see my next major tour happening anytime soon. That afternoon, the buyer came, inspected it, and took home the GT3 with a smiling face. Hope the new owner enjoys riding this beauty as much as I did \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2109\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7357.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7357\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2109\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Washing and re-oiling the trike to prepare for selling. Yes I sold my beloved trike \ud83d\ude41<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Weather wasn&#8217;t great, the rest of the day was spent indoors relaxing. The rainy weather continues the next day. No way I&#8217;m just going to stay at home. We went to a chocolate factory and a cafe after that. Took a drive past the city and visited the University of Western Australia. Had a cheap but awesome lunch at Chilliz, apparently very popular among uni students (duh!). In the evening, we had a spicy steamboat dinner at home. Shame I didn&#8217;t get to visit the Kings Park, one of Perth&#8217;s main attraction. Made a mental note to avoid coming to Perth during winter next time!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2110\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2110\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7359.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7359\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2110\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Being in a car felt really weird, the world moves so quickly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2111\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2111\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7360.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7360\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2111\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Margaret River Chocolate Factory. Why didn't I go to their main factory while I was at Margaret River?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2113\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7365.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7365\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2113\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of my friend who studied in UWA once ate here every meal for an entire week. Cheap is the keyword.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2112\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2112\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7364.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7364\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2112\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2112\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For 5 bucks, you get a decent portion of rice with meat and veggie. If only there was such a thing while I was touring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2114\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7367.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7367\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2114\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">University of Western Australia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2115\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7371.jpg?resize=512%2C768\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7371\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2115\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crazy dude with Andrew and Christina, my two great hosts in Perth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2116\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7377.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7377\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2116\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gigantic tree within the campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2117\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7384.jpg?resize=512%2C768\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7384\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2117\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Getting blessed by the wise ol' Professor Peacock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On my final day in Perth, I decided to take a day trip to Rottnest Island. This island is apparently famous for being one of the last remaining refuge for (wild) quokkas. I did indeed see some quokkas there but not in the context that I&#8217;d like to see them in: they were scavenging for food in the settlement area. The other attraction at Rottnest Island is the circumnavigation of the island via a push bike. The island is free from motor vehicles other than a few shuttle buses and maintenance vehicles, so it was perfect for riding. The not so perfect part was the super crappy bike I rented from the ferry operators. I wasn&#8217;t exaggerating. The bike was a barely functioning low-end mountain bike with rust on every inch of exposed metal surface. After riding a recumbent for 3 months, my butt hurts given the microscopic size of a mountain bike saddle. Thankfully there were lots to see at the island so I stopped regularly. The loop is only 24km in total, but with a decent amount of undulations. Covered the whole island in less than 4 hours and returned to Freo for a lunch of fish and chips. The so called No.1 fish and chips in WA tasted nothing more than ordinary.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2118\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7397.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7397\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2118\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In the Rottnest Express ferry ride to Rottnest Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2119\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2119\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7399.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7399\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2119\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Looked out the window and saw something unusual<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2120\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2120\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7400.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7400\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2120\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Three men seemingly admiring a painted sign like its a masterpiece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2121\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7413.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7413\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2121\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scavenging quokka, a result of urbanisation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2130\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7480.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7480\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2130\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crappy rented bike, don't be deceived by its decent appearance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2122\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7415.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7415\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2122\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cockpit view of the junk. What you can't see here is squeaky brakes and a dozen other mechanical noises<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2123\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2123\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7431.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7431\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2123\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2123\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are 63 beaches and 20 bays in this island. Because its winter now, practically all the beach I go to I was the only soul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2124\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7439.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7439\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2124\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don't be fooled by the bright sunny appearance. The air is cold and the water is freezing cold!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2125\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7441.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7441\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2125\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">But hey, at least it's not raining today XD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2126\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2126\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7452.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7452\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2126\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2126\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What!? Only 3284km to Sydney in a straight line? What a detour I took! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2129\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7466.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7466\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2129\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whoa, a dirt track! *looks at my bike... paused... continue riding* \ud83d\ude41<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2128\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7456.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7456\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2128\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An unhappy customer!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2131\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2131\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7481.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7481\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2131\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2131\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not sure what this is, perhaps a secret tunnel that connects to the mainland?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2132\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7485.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7485\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2132\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yeah, more of these please!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2133\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7489.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7489\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2133\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal clear waters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2134\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7493.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7493\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2134\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And calm too<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2136\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7505.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7505\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2136\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Underneath those waters there is a snorkelling trail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2137\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7515.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7515\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2137\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Okay that's it! I'm coming back here in summer (with a snorkel mask)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2135\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7503.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7503\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2135\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The whole island basically looks more or less like this, definitely more interesting to look at the waters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2138\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7517.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7517\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2138\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An osprey's nest built arrogantly on a rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2139\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7524.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7524\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2139\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One of the lakes at Rottnest Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2140\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7530.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7530\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2140\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Back to the boat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2141\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7532.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7532\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2141\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The famous fish and chip restaurant is quite empty on a weekday afternoon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2142\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7534.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7534\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2142\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Didn't even know why I took this photo. It tasted disappointedly ordinary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2143\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7535.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7535\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2143\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Maybe this awesome toilet display earned them the No.1 fish and chip restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Took a train back to Bayswater and Andrew drove me to the airport shortly after. My vacation at Perth was short, made even shorter by the poor weather, but that also gave me strong reasons to come back here. There&#8217;s still so much to see and so much to do in Perth, I didn&#8217;t even get to visit the CBD. The footpath along Swan River looks like a nice place for an evening stroll. Once again, thank you Andrew and Christina for taking me around and your great hospitality! Despite a short trip, I did enjoyed myself, especially your company!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2144\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7541.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7541\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2144\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Had my panniers wrapped with kitchen wraps to avoid hooking onto other luggages<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2145\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7544.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7544\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2145\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is all my carry-on luggage. I discovered that my trunk bag can be easily converted to a backpack using two shoulder strap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2147\" style=\"width: 512px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/melvynyap.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/IMG_7545.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"\" title=\"IMG_7545\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2147\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About to begin a mind-boggling journey back to Melbourne that will take me 3 hours instead of 3 months!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 27-29th, 2011 I had initially intended to stay in Perth for at least a week. Afterall, this is my first visit to Perth AND it took me 103 days to reach here. I&#8217;ve had another trip planned ahead (non-cycling) so I must stick to the schedule of returning to Melbourne on June 29th. 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