The last week here in Perth has been pretty busy for me and last weekend I was out and about in the hills of Perth. On Saturday I went on an art trail with a friend. In the hills and surrounding areas there are many small galleries, featuring all kinds of crafts, artwork and sculptures. There was an open day so we took the chance to have a glimpse at the work. It was also a great way to see some of the countryside. The weather has been fantastic, but I haven’t put away all my winter gear just yet as it is still very cool in the evenings.
Some of the artwork in the gardens
We saw some beautiful houses, all very different, I couldn’t live up there though with the danger of bush fires throughout the summer.
On Sunday we had our winery date and once again drove out into the countryside, this time to the Wheatbelt region. About an hour and 15 minutes drive from our house. I had booked lunch at Stringy Bark Winery. In the middle of the state forest (luckily we didn’t get lost this time actually in the forest itself as we did the week before!).
It doesn’t look much more than a shack but nice and cosy inside and a good menu too.
This was absolutely delicious which I had with a glass ..or two.. of their Verdehlo.
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Monday I drove over to Elena’s and had lunch with her and Rosie in a cafe on the river. I saw some amazing murals on the toilet block. Better than having them look like a concrete grey block. My feature photo is looking across the river.
Beautiful mosaic decorated box
The parks and reserves on the river banks in Perth are great places to visit. There are always bbq facilities, picnic areas and of course intricately designed playgrounds for kids. There are also purpose built playground equipment for wheelchairs. A day out doesn’t have to be expensive, who doesn’t love a picnic.
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You sure found some great seats.
Always on the lookout for seats 😊
That first view is wonderful, Ali, and I love the tree sculpture and the bandicoot. Time well spent. It’s the same issue here. No matter how lovely the house I wouldn’t live in our countryside.
Thanks Jo, yeah I like to be near water
Perth is on my bucket list for my next trip to Australia
Come and see me when you do 😊
Noted and thank you
You sell your city very well, Ali 😄
It’s not hard 😍
Sounds like a fun and busy week 😀
Thanks Sarah, can always find something to keep me busy even if it’s just weeding 😭
Another fun filled week Alison. The drive out into the countryside to the winery looked lovely as did your lunch of pâté and wine. The Perth parks and riverside walks look very inviting too and I’m so pleased you enjoyed a family day out with Elena and Rosie. Marion
Thanks Marion, you’ll see soon how beautiful Perth is 😍
I adore the rusted iron bandicoot and the fish mosaic box although all the artworks you shared are beautiful and interesting. I love that river view from the wooden bench, too. Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
Thanks Natalie, I hope things are settling back down for you
a fun and busy week! great photos, Ali! 🙂
Thanks Lola 🙂
The sculptures and murals are fabulous Ali, and that rose arch is superb. A lovely time by the looks of things!
Thanks Debbie, I wish I could get my roses looking like that 😊
It sounds like you’ve had a busy week, Ali! I do love seeing the murals and other art. You always find some interesting things to photograph. The rose arch is stunning, and it looks like you had perfect weather for being out and about.
Thanks Kellye, we’ve had amazing weather for October
Lovely images.
Thanks 😊
You packed so much in a week!
I’m reminded by your post how lovely Perth’s gardens are, and so many lovely public sculptures! I particularly love the iron bandicoot – there is something about the materials used that makes it even more endearing!
Thanks Ju-Lyn, it’s great how nothing goes to waste
We do have wonderful parks with great facilities, as well as public art all over our beautiful city.
Everyone who lives in Perth feels the same 🙂
Wow. What a great snapshot of your trip. I’d love to visit Australia and NZ but I don’t know that I ever will.
What a lovely picture of the city skyline! 🙂
Thanks Meg 😊