Chapter 7
Rottnest Island
Being a clever little buggy, I got to go to
Rottnest
Island with
Susan,
Madeleine and a friend of theirs.
Rottnest is an island just off Perth.
To get there, you have to go on a ferry. This was my first time on a ferry and
I was really, really excited.
There is quite a story to getting
on the ferry. For some reason, the adults slept in and there was this big chase
to get to the ferry on time. Crazy human things like parking cars and getting
me out of the boot. Our friend went first to let the ferry people know we were
coming and particularly that I was going to be there so they would make sure
there was a proper ramp for me and a space for me to settle during the trip.
In spite of our hurry, we managed to get a photo of me just
before I got on the ferry.
Don’t I just look beautiful !!
I really enjoyed the trip over to
the island. Susan didn’t enjoy it as much, but
then, she’s not a big strong buggy like me. Susan
found the rocking of the boat a bit scary. I loved it, so did Madeleine and her friend.
Here’s Susan on the Ferry.
Besides really good swimming,
bike riding, drinking and other entertainments, Rottnest
Island is famous for it’s quokka’s.
One of the few places in the world where they can be found.
Guess what we saw. We saw quokkas. Up close. Susan
even got to pat one, and I was allowed to get real close. Loook !!
See how close I got. Aren’t I just the lucky little buggy.
Here’s a real close up.
They didn’t manage to get a photo
of me in that last one. But they are kinda cute, friendly, little, furry
creatures. Must be pretty brave. Even I didn’t scare them.
This is the General Store
There is a really neat bakery
there as well for humans. Of course, humans have to eat, and Madeleine
and Susan really liked the food from the bakery.
Of course, buggies don’t have to eat, we don’t have to worry about things like
that.
Imagine having to ride a bike.
All those poor people who have to peddle and don’t have a Melissa
to take them around the island.
Anyway we all had a lovely trip,
with no disasters. Except the almost human disaster of almost missing the ferry
and the whole day.
Melissa (typed by Madeleine)
Sunday, 26 February 2006
This is a better picture of a quokka.
they resemble little wallabies and they live on Rottnest Island. One of the few places in Australia they exist. So they are quite unique to WA.
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They are cute little buggers and incredibly friendly. They come to visit anyone who takes the time to visit them.
madeleine
Yes, we do seem to have some unusual critters here in Aussieland. I keep in mind that a lot of people on blogstream haven't seen some of these animals, and keep on the look out for photos of them (and a reason to put them into a post LOL). Take care, Colo.
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I live in California, but was lucky enough to get to visit Brisbane and Sydney a couple years ago. I got to actually hug a koala and pet some roos in Brisbane. I love your country! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming.