Long Waited- Graduation (Part 2)

Continued from previous post........

DAY 5: Caversham Wildlife Park- Lobster Shack- Pinnacles- Dessert

As Pinnacles are way too far and near to impossible for us to drive into (dessert area, too isolated and high chances of getting lost), we have opted to register for an one-day trip at the cost of Aud 165/ person. So the 6 of us had to wake up at 5+am that morning and get prepared for the day. We did heat up some ham and made some sandwiches so we could bring it with us on the trip. We arrived at Good Earth Hotel for the coach to arrive and pick us up. 

We were transferred to another coach/ 4WD at the Barrack Road Jetty (walking distance from Bell Tower) then chauffeured us to the first destination- Caversham Wildlife Park. The trip was okay, all i remember was sleeping... sleeping and sleeping. Oh well... some cam-whore in the middle of no where.

The cuteness of Koalas are too strongggggg....... Can't wait to touch it again... so smooth and fluffy. Managed to get a few satisfying shots, its really rare that they are awake and posing for me to shoot, they usually sleep for around 16 hours a day on average. Can i just buy one back to Malaysia as pet? Please..............

Next was Kangaroo Farm which..... full of Kangaroo Poops. The Zookeepers gave us some foods to be given to Kangaroos, well.... i did try my best but i felt disgusted especially when they have licked my fair-white hands....gross!!! I've stopped feeding since then.... my dad... on the other hand, got addicted feeding these beasts. He even asked for more and went for a 'second round' feeding...... My mom feels grossed seeing the Kangaroos jumping towards her directions, she was so freaked out and not too willing to touch them. 

Right next was to take a photo with a big fat rat- Wombat! It was stink and i wouldn't want to take a picture with it anymore!

A short tour to Lobster Shack, located at seaside... visitors are given the opportunity to tour the factory and witness how they processed the lobsters. We had our complimentary lunch there- Chicken Breast Salad together with some Olive Oil dressing, Tim Tam Chocolate, Fresh Fruit, a Bun. I love the salad... simple, refreshing and delicious but..... apart from me, they don't seem to enjoy it that much and described it as "eating grass". My poor dad took a bite and decided to give up.... he had the sandwich which we brought later in the bus. Well as for me, I walloped his portion.... wouldn't mind to have more now! 

After a couple hours of driving, we have finally reached the Pinnacles. The aborigines believed that this place was cursed as the wind is too strong where the sands/ rocks will be shifting from time to time, another name will be "the moving sands". As a result from the friction created between the sands and rocks, here comes the naturally and uniquely shaped rocks around the area. The sand was too fine, it wasn't easy for me to notice that some of the sands have actually came in my mouth. It was too hot that day (around 36'C), we had a few shots and left to find ourselves a shady place to rest.

The dessert area was another horrible place. The wind was so strong... i think i will be blown away if i were to lose another 10kgs or so. HAHAHA. Anyway, breath-taking scenery there and glad that we had a wonderful experience.

The coach stopped for us to experience sand boarding. Most of us didn't try as we were warned that we won't be able to find our belongings if we drop them accidentally during sliding down from the hilltop. Shu Ling was the only one who wished to play and glad that she and her belongings were all safe. 

After a few hours of drive, we finally reached the place where we were chauffeured to the destinations. A tiring day it was.... i think all of us had a very good sleep that night.

DAY 6: Subiaco Market-  Perth CBD- Fremantle Market- Cicerelllos Fish N Chips- Westfield Carousel

Parking was tedious at this place but we've managed to find a parking slot after a few turnings. Photo showing Shu Ling selecting her mangoes. Plums were very fresh and cheap there... barely find some strawberries, probably due to the wrong season. I can find them easily when i was there at July, 2012.

We have soon arrived in the City center, the parking at CBD was a scam. It costs us Aud 27 for 1.5 hours. Well it was very rush for us, simply took a few shots at the streets and shopping! The girls got themselves some hand-made candies and some souvenirs. As for me, i've managed to find myself a decent Guess shirt and Polo shirt. We did drop by Northbridge for the souvenirs too (Nougat, Goat's cream/ Placenta cream etc). 

Reaching Fremantle at around 1+pm was later than what i've planned but nevertheless, we were able to secure a seat at the Ramen inside Fremantle market and get Kin Yew his honey. We've found some Ostrich Eggs for sale too, gigantic size and some proposed that we should literally get ourselves one and cook as dinner. Rejected the idea as we have limited resources and not knowing the proper way to handle an Ostrich Egg.

We then headed for a walk by the seaside.... very windy and sunny too. Off we went to Cicerellos for its famous Fish N Chips and Oysters. The oysters were heavenly, so rich and creamy. We were craving for more and we had to make an extra order of half dozen after finishing one whole plate. Fish N Chips were okay but the portion was too big for the few of us.

It was around 5+pm the time we left Fremantle.... and again, we headed back home and cooked for a hearty meal. 

DAY 7: Curtin University- Farmer's Market- Edgecombe Brothers- San Churros- Crown Casino

As we were feeling uneasy as we weren't able to take much photos during our graduation ceremony due to time constraints. The girls proposed that we should literally head back to Curtin University for more photo shooting sessions. With the help of Shu Ling's tripod, we were able to take a few satisfying group photos and tour around Curtin's main areas.

More portraiture shots at the field right in front of Curtin's main library. 

While we were driving back to our house from Curtin University, we've passed by this Farmer's market which reminded me on how often i used to come here for some shopping of fruits and fresh vegetables. We had our brunch here, my parents had Pork Sausage Sandwich, the girls had Woodfire Pizza and i had some unique Roti Canai-kinda snack before heading to Swan Valley.

It was a long and boring drive. The ladies were asleep while me (the poor driver) had to stay awake and alert all the way. It took me around 1 hour to reach Edgecombe Brothers Vineyard at Swan Valley and it was super duper hot that day (in fact, the hottest throughout our trip- 38'C), we quickly grabbed the opportunity to take some photos before heading in for the wine-tasting session.

At the cost of Aud 4/ person, we were given 8 small cups of Wines to taste. Wine tasters are allowed to purchase the wines at specific prices. I did not manage to drink a lot as obviously i was the only drivers, i would love to drink but i just couldn't. These few fellas were drinking like no tomorrow, their faces turned red within a glimpse of an eye. My mom was slightly drunk and she wished the guy (who can speaks some Malay as he was living in Malaysia for a few years before) Selamat Pagi instead of Selamat Jalan. LOL! What a joke! We've bought a bottle of decent wine for Aud 23 after that.

Next destination of the day was San Churros at Northbridge. Its such a pity that we couldn't able to get any cakes from Corica (especially Apple Strudel) as we were late on that day, they will be closed on every Saturday, at 3pm. At San Churros, we get to savor the freshly deep fried Churros (Spanish Doughnut) with their creamy and sweet melted Chocolate. Shu Ling seemed to enjoy this a lot as she walloped the whole plate after few of us trying a few bites.

It was Chinese New Year eve that night and we had our dinner at a Vietnamese Restaurant at Victoria Park. We had some Vietnamese Rice Rolls and Pho, spent like around Aud 15 per person and off we headed to Crown Casino to meet up with ZY. We did manage to play a few rounds and i've won myself a few dollars (still a negative since i've lost more earlier ago).

DAY 8: Departure to Penang

We barely fit all the luggage in but thank GOD, we've managed to push all of them in at once. Dropped them at the main entrance and i had to park my car back at the car rental area. Returned the car and told them that i've accidentally banged their car, luckily we've purchased the Premium Insurance which covers all costs and accidents. We don't have to pay for it. It feels strange that we had to cook fried rice in the early morning (especially the first day of Chinese New Year) so that we could pack it and enjoy in the airport but i guess it was okay since we had to save more.... economy not good tahu?

There was some sort of protest going on that day, something like protesting against their car park test. We were given a "bee-designed" stress ball each as souvenirs.

Too early for check ins and boarding so we've decided to do some cam-whore right in front of Perth's International Airport. Oh well, i must say that this trip was definitely one of the most memorable trips during my degree life. The sad part was it sums up my degree life and i had to face the harsh working world real soon. I hereby wish all of my classmates/ course-mates all the best in your future undertakings and succeed in our lives.