061 – Perth, Australia – New Kids On The Block

We touched down in Perth a little after 9:00 am, but unfortunately our accommodations weren’t available until late afternoon.

So, rather than wandering around the city aimlessly, lugging our forty-seven bags in the 38°C heat, 

we chose to wander around aimlessly, lugging our forty-seven bags in the air-conditioned comfort of Perth International Airport.

With all the attractions, it was easy to keep ourselves entertained.

There was the foreign film cinema,

Fine dining,

A first-rate fitness centre,

And a luxury spa.

We really pampered ourselves.

Eventually, we arrived at our newly renovated bungalow in the ‘burbs.

With its quaint little backyard, complete with all the trimmings.

Barbeque,

Private pool,

Lounge seating,

And a mango tree!

(Why buy a mango, when you can pick it over the fence?)

Now we just need to figure out where to sign up for T-ball and the Neighbourhood Watch...

In hindsight, perhaps we shouldn’t have put Taz in charge of unpacking Ciel’s toys,

“Um, didn’t we have 12 of these things?”

“Bah! I’m sure it’ll turn up somewhere…”

Sure enough, a couple days later…

“Hey, I think Taz just did an aqua dump in his swim diap… and it’s meowing.”

This is the stuff legends are made of…

As it turns out, “Helly Kitty Colon Cleanse” was number three on Taz’s list of New Year’s resolutions.

New Year’s Eve was a big night for Team Bearss.  Britt and Ciel lubed up early with some wine and Tasmanian oysters,

“Sorry, Taz, you snooze, you lose, buddy”

Next were the Peppercorn Cream Scotch Fillets (Ribeyes) that came highly recommended by the guy ahead of me in the line at the meat counter.

 “Aww, yeeah, mate. You gotta try these, they’re bloody beaut!”

(Clearly, I was not a tough sell. )

After dinner we were ready to give ‘er, so we invited all our neighbours over, and partied until the wee hours.

(Disclaimer: Details may not be entirely accurate)

In keeping with our new suburbanite lifestyle, we headed out New Year’s Day for a leisurely stroll around…the local shopping mall.

Aussie style.

With Ciel’s past history of Jolly Jumper mastery, we thought she’d be a shoe in for this thing, 

And we came a hair’s breadth from convincing her to give it a try,

Until reality checked in…

So close.

I didn't go over so well when I told her that since she didn't jump we had to drop her off here.

But Mummy came to the rescue with the purchase of stylish new bathers for her and Taz.

“Surf’s up, ladies!”

A few laps in the new ($15 Kmart special) floaty boat later,

And all was forgiven.

All and all not a bad way to end off the year.

HAPPY NEWD YEAR!