I've managed to escape the polishing by promising to update the blog. I also thought that if I sat close to the bar, someone would take pity on a poor and dirty bear and provide alcoholic beverage. No luck thus far.
Perth has such terrific weather. I mentioned this in our previous post, but every day is so pleasant here. Obviously if you are a plant, you'd be best adapted to longish periods of drought, but the sun just keeps on shining. Yesterday we went to Dwellingup to find a few more things in the shed and give the young fruit trees a drink. It hasn't rained since we've been home, just over a month now.
Speaking of plants, Chris is attempting to garden on Basanti. Not the Bonsai this time, he is being well looked after by Phil's mum. We now have basil, corriander, dill and parsley growing, and the basil is doing so well that it is a frequent addition to our meals. Perhaps she should try something really useful, like grapes or sugar cane.
We are still all in a state of shock at Perth prices. A couple of friends from Melbourne visited this week, and they too commented on how expensive everything is here. Much to my chagrin, Chris and Phil are limiting my red wine consumption...citing not only a few embarassing incidents with a tipsy bear, but the cost of my favourite vice as well. Gone are the good old days...
We have spent a couple of weeks over at Rottnest Island which is just brilliant. Crystal clear water, lots of sun (of course) and some like minded friends made for interesting morning teas, animated happy hours and some intense card games late into the evenings. We are really happy to be back on our boat. Thought I had some photos but they seem to be currently unavailable...will have to add them at a later time.
I was going to finish off this post with some examples of Perth prices for things, but maybe I should compile a better list...or maybe I just shouldn't. Don't want to discourage visitors...
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