More on Perth

Our visit to Perth this time round was very much different from all other trips we did in the past. Before, our main objectives usually evolves around visiting our favorite hang out spots, short getaways to Margaret River, catch up with friends, pubbing and loads of shopping. Now, with a little baby, it was harder to just up and go. We had to plan our day around the little one and made sure she gets enough of her beauty sleep. So most days were spent around Subi where it was near home. We did however manage to catch up with heaps of friends and of course, ate ourselves silly.

Of the many places we ate out at, one particularly stood out for me. A good mate of ours took us there. To a little quiet town called Mundaring, to this little joint called Little Caesars Pizzeria. Where they are well known for, yes, the name says it all, Pizzas! We had heard about this little 4-booth (mainly take out) restaurant from Gen, who had visited the place just 2 weeks prior and had all good things to say about it. So we were really looking forward to check it out.

We ordered 4 to sample and knew after our first bite what the fuzz was all about. The crust was crisp and light. The sauce tasty yet not over powering. The toppings fresh and well proportioned. I wished they used more cheese though. However, in short, it was altogether a yummy experience. Word of warning if you are thinking of hitting this joint and decide to order the Tabasco. NEVER go for the hottest. We did and boy was it hot. Disturbingly HOT. I'm talking burning lips, scorching tongue HOT. I was literally speechless just after 2 bites. I simply could not finish the darn slice! The boys of course had to come to the rescue and devour the rest. *Sweats*. Personally, I don't think pizzas should ever be THAT hot. It's the Italians for crying out loud, not Mexicans! Anyhow, besides that, I highly recommend at least one visit. The atmosphere was very relaxing and for a small price, you do get a little taste of Italy. Though in a very obscure Aussie town. I love it.




Here's Annabel trying to get her hands on the dessert pizza. Yes. You heard right. They make dessert pizzas. The one in the photo is Eskimo Joe. And it is TO-DIE-FOR. Yum.

The trip of course is never complete without a quick pit stop over at Little Creatures in Freeyo. 4 words. Chilli Mussels with BEER!! Yum.

We are back!

O it's good to be home and sleeping on my pillow engulfed bed again. Perth had been absolutely awesome. The weather was great. The catch ups were endearing. A beautiful wedding. The baby was sweet as. And the husband and I have put on at least 3 kgs. Each (yup...). What more can I say.

Here are some of the holi pics.

Annabel boarding the plane for the 1st time!
With the folkies @ Mandurah Poppy & Mama's
Perth city still looking the same. Thank God.

The holis pictures.. finally!

Fish and chips by the foreshore.... with watchful pelicans by our sides.

A stone throw away from home.












On the road again...........









Busselton jetty.













Bunker Bay







I would lurve to have one of these in my balcony!! Look at the juicy big olives.










Voyager Estate is one of our favourites. And to name a few more others Vasse Felix (lurrve their restaurant), Leeuwin Estate, Sandalford, and many many more.

Vasse Felix basement gallery.

Dear old Sparkle finally decided to join us all at the table for breakie.

Rekindling my love for open blue skies

We are both back in buzzing Sydney after a glorious week (2 for the husband) in Perth. The trip was fab and we had a ball.

The day I arrived was the day Mrs Weather decided to be extremely generous. The sun was beaming. The clouds were hiding. And I very quickly rekindled my love for the open blue sky once again. The family gatherings were warm and oozing with love. We laughed lots and finally got ourselves a radiant bronzy tan. And I cannot believe how much we ate!

The husband had finished most of his catching up with his maties when I arrived so we had the week all to ourselves and the family. It was great seeing everyone again. Marian, Will, Gen, Mic (who are dispersed over Auz and London) and of course the folkies. It was great having all 6 of us camping in the pad again. Just like old times. With a fridge packed bursting with all sorts of goodies and fresh fruits. Lots of funny banters wrapped up in a cocoon of love. It was great fun and definitely a reunion to remember and savor.

Besides the many dinners, lunches, branches and catch ups. We managed to tear ourselves away enough to make a quiet trip down to Margaret River for 3 days. We ate at award winning restaurants. Sampled Gold starred wines. Admired art galleries. Ate lots of cheese and drooled over piles of chocolate at the famous Margaret River chocolate factory.





It was sublimely perfect as we journeyed down memory lane of pass trips, laughing over silly memories of illegal yabbie hunting which usually were futile ventures. Fishing by the break-waters only to be almost swept away by sudden huge waves. Getting absolutely soaked and staggering back to the car with the rain pouring down on us with not a tail in sight. Laughing so hard we could barely walk!

Back in Perth. We visited my favorite beach Cottosole and ate breakie by the sand. Got trashed in bowling by the sibs. Shopped for fabulous WA designer pieces. And had piping hot fresh fish and chips by the foreshore. Need I say more.

So here we are now back home in crazy Sydney. Though with sore necks and minor scratches (courtesy from a little accident we had in our taxi… just 5 mins from leaving the terminals!!). Having rested a gutful of awesome food with lingering warm and fuzzy insides. And home coming to a grateful and purring cat. What could be a better ending to a wonderful short holiday than that.

And since this blog is already way too long. I’ll save posting more of the holiday pictures in my next post.

Hope you had a great past weeks too!....

Ta ta…