Time flies

Things got complicated in WA leading to extended evenings in front of the computer, which in turn meant that I couldn't face any more typing. Then before I knew it a couple of weeks had passed. It's now almost July - how did that happen?

Anyway - a quick catch up of some scenic Fremantle pictures

The Hotel - the Esplanade. Very nice, but with thin walls. Not so good with - exuberant neighbours. Still, they seemed to be having a good time.
Some of the subtle brick architecture of the region

A boat shop. If they don't all fit & you can't expand out, go up!
The Little Creatures brewery, 2 minutes walk from the hotel. A fine drop and a cool drinking establishment in what was at one point a crocodile farm.
The famous Fremantle markets. Just like every other market in Australia it's mainly full of chinese-made Australiana tat, but the building is nice.
The Sail & Anchor, microbrewery & pub and the original home of what is now the Matilda Bay brewing company. It's a great pub conveniantly placed next to the market and at the head of a strip of coffee shops, cafes & restaraunts called 'Cappuccino Strip'.
The Strip itself, looking unusually deserted on an early weekday morning. This street is wall to wall people on summer weekends.

The building set back from the road in the last picture is 'The Mad Monk', yet another pub & microbrewery. When I was there they had suspended their regular brews and were hosting a 'WA beer week' featuring interesting boutique brews from all over the state. It can be hard when you're away from home & on site, but it shouldn't be ALL work :)