Perth is located at the site of the Swan River Colony, founded in 1829.
Swan River named after these
Black swans being indigenous to Australia.
Perth is the capital city of the state of Western Australia.
In the late 19th Century it was also the focus of a Gold Rush and the population grew from around 8,500 people to 61,000 seemingly overnight.
The current population is roughly 2 million.
This only takes into account Greater Perth...and not the surrounding areas.
Things to do/see in Perth
https://www.westernaustralia.com/en/things_to_do/must_do_and_top_10/pages/top_10_free_things_to_do_in_perth.aspx#/
One, of which, is the port-side Freemantle Marketplace.
Face it. They had me at whole Bean Coffee and Cupcakes!
Walking Tour
https://youtu.be/_C7UWUxY4sY
Somewhat reminiscent (for me) of the French Market in New Orleans; filled with music, fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and the smells of vendors stalls sizzling with locally prepared dishes to try when you are tired of walking and feeling a bit "peckish".
If you can't find it here...you probably never needed it, anyway!
Something that is offered here, and in none of the larger cities in Australia, is
WEST CAMEL RIDES
I would have to agree.
https://youtu.be/i41wPxIKJpU
And in the Perth Hills
The Calamunnda Camel Farm
https://youtu.be/aVrpV9U_cGQ
Tour of Perth
https://youtu.be/g6lqNPSb9SU
Hope you have enjoyed this virtual day-trip of Perth, WA.
More next week.
Perth After Dark
