It’s been a fairly quiet month here in Perth for me. Many outings with Rosie of course, including one to the zoo. A few dinner dates, a concert in the park and a trip to the cinema. The weather has been very changeable, with a few hot days, extremely windy ones and too many cold ones!
On the day we went to the zoo it was slightly overcast and a few rain clouds about. Ideal for walking. I thought I had arrived early enough to find a carpark near the entrance, but not early enough as it was full. We drove around up and down the side streets and eventually found one, around ten minutes walk. Rosie seemed happy to walk. We hired a stroller once inside, but I ended up pushing it mostly empty! We had a lovely few hours checking out all the animals.
One of the many brass sculptures at the zoo 
A tree kangaroo 
“Such a strong girl” 
Aboriginal Artwork
From here it all went downhill pretty fast. We walked back the allotted ten minutes and I said to Rosie, “hmm, I don’t remember walking past this building”. Well, after dragging Rosie up and down for almost 40 minutes, I called my daughter. I said, “Sorry, but you will have to come and pick us up. I’ve lost the car.” This was supposed to be her day to herself. We had to wait another 20 minutes but I was glad of the rest. Anyway, of course we found the car pretty quickly, I had missed a turning. Needless to say, the zoo is off the list for a while.
A day out with the munchkins at our favourite place, Chapel Farm. They keep some alpacas on the grounds. Such cute animals.
From a walk around Subiaco, looking at the new murals being painted.
Christmas cookie baking, although the icing was the best part
Taken on separate nights while having happy hour in my garden
Linking to The Changing Seasons, Last on the Card and Lens Artist Challenge – “Make me Smile”
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A beautiful post and photos! I loved the closing shots, especially. What a view you have!
Thanks Egidio, it’s a great place to sit and watch the birds too
The happy hour from garden is mesmerizing 🙂
Thanks Hammad 😊
Such lovely company you keep, Ali! Happy weekend!
Thanks Jo, you too ☺️
Many smiles here, Ali! And beautiful artwork! The kids are just adorable and I can see you had a great day, despite the car problem…
Wishing you a great weekend!
Thanks Leya, I was glad to get home that day!
Wonderful stories for the challenge, Alison! Truly a memorable day at the zoo!
Sure was John, not one I want to repeat!
The kids are adorable Ali, lucky you! I had to smile at the lost car – not so much that you lost it but that you admitted to it 😂. All’s well that ends well.
Thanks Tina, I was in real despair about the car!
I love that mural with the astronaut on the bench, and the alpaca is so cute, as are the kids 😀 I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tree kangaroo!
Thanks Sarah. They don’t look like kangaroos do they!
No, I wouldn’t have guessed that they were!
what a lovely post, Ali. And that last photo made me smile. The kids are so cute.
Thanks Teresa, I’m blessed ☺️
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Icing is always the best part! Great street art, Alison and views.
Thanks Sofia 🙂
Glad I’m not the only one having senior moments!
I have just had to refollow your blog because you seem to have been thrown off my list for some reason best known to the technology! Apologies.
No problem Anabel ..thanks for refollowing
Good for Rosie to keep walking with you. I love your grandkids’ smiles, the mural and the sunset views from your garden. Happy December!
Thanks Natalie, she slept well that night!
An adventure filled time Ali. I have dreams about losing my car lol. I did have a mild panic in the shopping centre but realised I was in the wrong spot from where I usually park 🙄
My favourite part of Mum cooking with icing was licking the beaters and the bowl. Sibling fights always ensued.
Thanks for joining in The Changing Seasons 😀
Thanks for your comments Brian. Yes that’s happened to me before in a carpark, luckily it’s just been wrong floor
What a beautiful and special time with just you and Rosie 🙂
Thanks Meg, hopefully she’ll remember it