There’s nothing like a walk with friends to recharge your batteries and even better if it’s by water. As I live very near the Swan River in Perth I often meet friends here for a walk, or it could be along the beach or around a lake. We are spoilt for choice in Perth.
Matilda Bay, Perth
Unplug your mind,Recharge your soul
I don’t walk often enough as I feel I have to have someone with me, whereas my dear hubby can walk for two hours a day with our boys, Zac and Rufus.
My Dad, who passed away earlier this year also liked to walk along the river.
My Dad and Rufus
Swimming in the sea is also a great way to recharge, although better if it’s warm! The beaches in Perth are fantastic and we have miles and miles of coastline with many choices. It takes a while to get used to the coldness but once you’re in, so refreshing and you definitely come out recharged.
I’m looking forward to a long summer here in Perth, which is always guaranteed.
“You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go and see what happens.” Mandy Hale
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.
At the start of my walk heading into the precinct
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!
Former chapel A very civilised luncheon partyEnjoy the viewFormer shower cubicle, maybe?Pull up a seat
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.
Mansions along the riverEnd of the beach when the tide is in
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.
The Sultan of Johore’s marble clad houseA French style mansion
I hope you’ve enjoyed this historical walk with me and a sneaky peak at some of the mansions that overlook the Swan River.
