I sat outside yesterday morning with my coffee, enjoying the early morning cool weather. I looked up at the sky and wondered if the rain was coming or going. All of a sudden through the haze a rainbow appeared. As I sat in silent wonder, it seemed to become brighter. A lovely treat for a Saturday morning I thought.
The Sunset Heritage Precinct is situated just a five minute drive away from where I live. The buildings and area surrounding this precinct have stood empty and derelict for many years. First opened as a Men’s Hospital in 1906, it finally closed its doors in 1995. Even now the old buildings are still closed off with wire fences. However the grounds have now been beautifully restored. The location is just perfect, sitting above the Swan River and surrounded by enormous mansions. I took a walk there the other day to see how it was progressing.
From the above photos you can see how derelict and delapidated the buildings are and all closed off with barbed wire fences.
This whole area has been a bone of contention between the residents and the council for many years. Whether to knock it down or save it. I’m not sure why it is taking so long to finish, if they don’t start soon the buildings will just demolish themselves!
However the grounds are beautiful and it’s a lovely place to take a picnic or just have a wander.
A couple of the photos that have been produced to decorate the wire fences. I’m not sure if the photo on the right is of a wedding or a funeral!
As it was such a glorious day I headed off down to the beach, there is another staircase on the beach back up to the carpark.
Walking down to the beach I spotted this sign!
The beach edges the river and looks gloriously clear, although I wouldn’t take my chances on a swim here. The jelly fish are everywhere small, large and huge.
I didn’t fancy my chances of climbing over any rocks with this sign warning me off.
The stairs leading back up to the carpark, with the sun beating down. Actually it wasn’t that hot, a perfect 21 degrees.
At the top of these stairs there are two enormous mansions. I remember when they were being built many years ago.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this historical walk with me and a sneaky peak at some of the mansions that overlook the Swan River.
I’ve linked this to Jo’s Monday Walk, Jez’s Water Water everywhere and Hammad’s Weekend Sky!
There’s nearly always a fabulous sunset at Cottelsoe Beach and so we treated ourselves to happy hour at one of the pubs along the seafront.
On Good Friday we were kindly invited to a friend’s place for dinner. The house overlooks the Swan River and the evening was just perfect, balmy with fabulous views and a full moon too. A wonderful way to start the Easter weekend.
Posted for Six Word Saturday Water Water Everywhere and Weekend Sky
Something for a few challenges today!
Water, Water Everywhere for Jed
So cheeky of me, but it’s been a while between challenges
