On our last day in Perth, we took a ferry to Rottnest Island for a day of cycling and snorkeling around the island.
Our trusty ferry "The Rottnest Express" cruised along the Swan River until it got to Fremantle. We then headed into the Indian Ocean for an hour or so trip to the island.
Oh my God, a rat! Actually, it is a quokka. The island got its name when an explorer arrived and saw loads of these quokkas and assumed they were rats. He then named it Rat Nest Island. Over time the name has changed to a more friendly Rottnest.
Even though they look like rats, Nicole still pet them.
Peacocks run wild on the island.
After walking around for a bit, we rented a couple of bikes and cycled around the island checking out the beautiful scenery and beaches.
Here is Nicole scoping out the water to make sure it is free of sharks!
We didn't find any sharks, but we found this odd looking sea creature.
Self-portrait.
After finding the perfect spot for some snorkeling, we snorkeled it up.
I jumped right in!
Nicole soon followed.
Can't even mess.
Loving the sea life.
We gave the day two thumbs up!
Many thumbs up!
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what i would like to know is....why is nicole wearing a helmet and not on a bike/moped/etc? im a lil concerned....i love u nicole...but ive always wondered.......
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ps: sean....keep an eye on her lol....and mayb keep her wearing that helmet everyday!
ahhhh nvm....i proceeded to read the captions and answered my own question....silly me...mayb i should b the one wearing the helmet!
ReplyDeleteCan you guys smuggle me one of those Rottnests? I don't think Mel would mind a new pet.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am loving your pics. It's the next best thing to being there. Did you get Carol's email yet? She had a baby girl named Ella on the 8th, all are well. Miss you - if your ears ring on the 19th it's us talking about you. Keep well, love, Nanacy
ReplyDeleteLooks like a rat to me!!!! Creepy!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to be difficult for you guys to leave that behind!!
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