Hi and thanks to all who commented on our first entry!

We have spent the past 10 days or so exploring Perth and the area south of Perth (Denmark, Pemberton, and the Margaret River area).

Our tour guide this time has been a native of England, Ian, who is semi-local, with assistance from Olivia, who is a real local. Perth seems a laid-back out-doorsy city. Highlights for me were cycling and snorkeling around Rottnest Island; visiting the zoo with old school friend Charlotte (and her two little ones) and seeing koala bears; and the crystal clear waters of the beaches in the south. They really are superb beaches. Rob also especially enjoyed fishing for his supper (luckily Olivia is an expert fisherwoman who caught all 6 of our fish); going around Perth's waterways with Ian in his boat; and driving Ian’s diesel-guzzling tank down south. We also were wowed by all the wildlife: kangaroos, parrots, kookaburras, dolphins, whales (just 1), and a deadly snake!
We're on a dial-up internet connection so no more photo's this time, but we have a couple of beauts for next time.....
Tomorrow we head to Uluru (Ayres Rock) and then on to New South Wales.