Fremantle is about a 30 minute train ride from Perth. Because the Swan River is so beautiful, we decided to take a ferry over. It takes longer, and is more expensive, but we figured it would be more enjoyable. Maybe it would have been if Mr. Commentator could keep his mouth closed. Not only did he feel the need to speak almost non-stop, but he felt the need to do it loudly with the microphone practically in his mouth. And his accent did not help! Most of the time I had no idea what he was saying. When I could understand him I usually was not interested. There were some nice views along the way though.

Once in Fremantle we found a Mexican restaurant. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs. Since we can’t get Mexican food where we live in China, we enjoy it when we can find it. We were riding

on the free CAT bus when we saw a gorgeous beach and decided to get off for awhile. The Indian Ocean was so clean and looked green or blue depending on the angle. We walked around a bit and waded into the water a little. It was so perfect that it looked like a painting.

After the beach we headed on to the prison. The prison tour is one of the big tourist attractions in the area. It was built by convicts that were sent over from England and used clear until 1991! From station and took the train back to Perth. Faster, cheaper, and quieter than the ferry, though not quite as pretty.