Weekend in Perth.

Okay. So I don't seem to be able to limit my pictures. On Saturday we took a cruise to Rottnest Island, a favorite vacation spot for Western Australians. In fact it is so popular now you have to submit your name and it is decided by lottery who can get rooms on the Island. We travelled down the Swan River to Fremantle, then across the very rough Indian Ocean - 45 minutes. Upon arrival on the Island we took a bus tour which was included in our ticket and after that we had lunch at the Rottnest Lodge which was a buffet and very good. Jay had a headache after lunch so he rested in the lobby while I went in search of good bargains. There was not a lot. It was very hot and I wished I could have gotten in the water. The water surrounding the Island is unbelievably beautiful, shades of turquoise blue and green everywhere you look. These pictures try to do it justice and some do a good job.
Our boat.
Perth skyline from the Swan River.
One of the ferries going to Rottnest Island.
Maritime Museum at Fremantle.
Freighters waiting to get to the port at Fremantle.
Map of Island held by our bus driver and guide.
Lighthouse on Rottnest Island
Lots of boats in the harbors along with a dolphin.
Elizabeth and Jay on Rottnest Island. Dolphin inside sharks net on the beach.
Tons of people on the beaches
Beautiful water.
Indian Ocean
Huge bird's nest.
Skink. Large lizard found all over Island.
Cove at Rottnest Island
Turquoise blue, green water with great waves.
Funny marsupials, Quokas, on the Island.
Lunch at the Rottnest Lodge around the pool.
Headache Jay. Shopping. Obviously recovered from his headache.
At the anchor before boarding the boat for Perth.