The heat is turning up in Perth, but still not bad enough to stop exploring. I woke very early this morning (still adjusting to the time difference) so began walking before sunrise. I did quite a big loop through the city, down to Barrack St Jetty and home by 7. Walking is a wonderful way to get to know a place and I always feel richer for knowing the layout of a city and spying things missed from a bus or car window. It's also nice to see things in the early m...

A day time flight to Perth sure beats the red eye midnight flights that seemed to be the only option available when we last travelled this route. We left Brisbane at a very civilised 9am and arrived just after midday, giving us plenty of time to check in to our hotel and explore the city centre. We paid a few visits to Perth during our time in the Great Sandy Desert 24 years ago. We always loved the leisurely pace of this city. Turns out we still do. Perth is a ...