Monday, February 25, 2013

Our 115 day World Cruise,day 51. Fremantle & Perth Australia

Silly me, I thought the Amsterdam was at sea today!  Not at all and Jeff has more beautiful pictures!

Today Irwin and Sandi got to coffee early so we had to run to catch    up with them!lol!  I have to admit, that is not a pretty picture.  lol!  We went dutifully to Curves this morning.  We are doing very well with this little project.  Mark, my SIL, has organized a weight loss contest which starts today and ends Memorial Day.  Each participant is putting $50 into the pot.  So far there are 8 participants.  This could be very interesting.  We are doing it on percentage of weight lost so that it levels the playing field.

After coffee, Curves and QT we went for our Spa day.  We did the usual having our hair cut and colored                                        
                                                                                                           
                                I always feel so much better after I have my hair done!

              And I always feel so much better when Shelly de-hairs me!  I feel so much thinner!  lol!                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                 

          I really really want to be on a cruise right now but since we can't, we  only have our memories....So                                                                                                                                    
                                                               
         
                                                              WE  CHOOSE TO DANCE!



Where we did not go today .....but the  Amsterdam did!
                                                                 

 Fremantle & Perth Australia


It was a beautiful day aboard the Amsterdam….  The weather was very hot and sunny.  We arrived into the port of Fremantle around 4:00 this afternoon and I could see my friends Paul & Sylvia Buis waiting for us at the south mole as we sailed into the harbor.  It was very exciting to see Paul & Sylvia, haven’t seen them since 2009 when we had a nice visit here in Perth.  As soon as we could get off the ship we met up with Paul & Sylvia and headed out for a little exploring with the little bit of afternoon that we had left.  They took us the Perth where we had a few great hours visiting and taking in the sights.  Then it was back to Freemantle where we went to the waterfront for some nice seafood for dinner.  It was a spectacular day!!

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 Postcards from Paradise

                      Fremant
le, Western Australia February 25, 2013 Monday

The day started out like a regular sea day. But the difference was that we arrived to the port of Fremantle around 3pm. So while we were enjoying the comfortable breezes at the aft pool, we were treated to a commentary by Barbara H. on our scenic entry into the harbor.

Fremantle is a remote city and the gateway to the state's capital, Perth, a short drive inland. The city is full of restored historic buildings depicting the history of the past. Thousands of male convicts were sent to Western Australia from 1850 to 1868. They were used to build the Fremantle Prison, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which remained in use until 1991.

Whaling was also a huge industry here. Shipwrecks littered this harbor for centuries, and what was found is displayed in the modern Western Australian Maritime Museum. Other attractions to see here are the Botanic Garden, the War Memorial, Fremantle Markets, and Town Hall. Bathers Beach is very close to the dock, and is the place where the whalers used to pull the monsters onto the shore to process them in the old days.

Tomorrow, we plan on seeing most of these sites. But this afternoon, we walked to the nearby supermarket to do some shopping. Most of our buddies were doing the same thing, because we all seemed to congregate in the aisleways of Coles. Since Fremantle will be our final stop in Australia, this would be the last chance to find any recognizable products we may need before heading into foreign territories.

Our table was full tonight, despite the fact that many guests appeared to have left the ship for dinner. The ship will be here overnight, leaving tomorrow at 4pm. Our waiters were obviously anxious for us to finish our meals, because they had a chance to get out into the city too. That doesn't happen often.

There was one show in the Queens Lounge this evening called the Wadumbah Dance Group. This group showcased their aboriginal history through ancient music, dance, and story-telling. We have seen similar performances, and have to admit, they are extremely exotic and mystical, almost eerie to watch. Since there was only one performance, the showlounge was standing room only.

Planning on a fun day tomorrow in Fremantle.

Bill & Mary Ann
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