Anyway, Ah Yii flew over from Brisbane last week and we took her a tour around Perth. Decided to go for a day trip to Rottnest Island for the view and scenery while cycling around the island! Sounds fun ei? Technically it was fun, apart from the cycling under rain and shine, got a little lost, watching your friend fall from his bike and cycling on multiple hills along the whole cycling journey. -.- Overall, it was still fun though! :D
We woke up early to catch the earliest ferry at about 9-ish from Fremantle. It was roughly a 30 minutes ferry ride to the island and it costs us about $100 per person through and flow including the rent for bicycles. Quite pricey but it was worth the pretty view they had in Rottnest.
Upon reaching the island, everyone automatically lined up to collect their bicycles. Apparently all bicycles are identical and can be adjusted so no worries for height issues! (I was a bit worried about it at first!)
At the port, don't you just love the sea? It's literally turquoise in color!!
We left the port with our bicycles and settled down with the island's map before we made our move. According to Papa, once you cycle deep into the island, no matter what you have to continue cycling because turning back will be more time consuming, and we also had limited time since the last boat will be leaving at 4pm or else we have to stay a night in Rottnest Island. Which.... none of us want since we was told that it was unsafe to stay overnight. :\ What a way to motivate us to cycle?!
So we started our journey together, it was the five of us, Me, Vivien, Ah Yii, Bryan and Papa! At first I was not used with the bicycle because its been God-knows-how-long since I actually ride on a bike. Thank God I got the hang of it and manage to keep up. :D
We look so KOREAN in our bicycles! Hahahahah! :D :D
Okay, so we started our journey when everyone was ahead of us except me and Vivien. HAHAHA!
You see? Still sempat take a pic :P
Who am I kidding, this cycling this is not as easy as it looks!
Just look at the road plsss.
This is the view that I have been constantly seeing for the whole day while cycling.
NEVER ENDING I tell you!
Can you see how the clouds started to turn dark? Yeah, I'll get that back to you later. -.-
Spot the sinking anchor?
Papa told us that he once swam over to take a look at it. It was all rusty underneath.
Mind me, got a little carried away with the beautiful view ! :P
It was sort of our pit stop, we had our homemade sandwiches after taking photos. :)
Continued cycling until we decided to split up and meet at the ending point.
Papa and Vivien was left behind because Vivien wanted to rest and the rest of us continue our way to the lighthouse!
Kept spotting on the lighthouse from a far distance but we never seem to reach it until like finally, I was this close to the lighthouse. -.-
&&& we had to climb up a really big hill to actually come this close!
Yay! We the champions! HAHAHA! :D
I remember there were 2 routes that we can choose to go, either the long or short way.
Honestly wanted to go the long way but we couldnt find the way so we ended up with the shorter route.
After the lighthouse, there was a path filled with hills and I swear I almost died. -.-
But its worth it after arriving to this amazing view!
The water is so clear that we can deliberately see the reflection!
Oh, and yes, this was one of the highlight of the whole journey:
Bryan was holding his DSLR to take photos while riding on his bike,
until there was a downhill slope which was quite steep,
he lost control and fell flat!
Thank God nothing's wrong with the camera, was his first reaction. Hahaha!
Lucky guy was wearing his helmet, minor injury on the hand and leg.
See, no worries, still can smile to the camera! HAHAH! :P
Another note, Rottnest was actually named after Rat Nest,
which explains this little rascal running around the island.
It's called a quokka, and it's not shy or afraid of people.
Instead, they approach to people for food. lol!
We carried on cycling until we reach to a bay with an awesome view,
I had to take a panaroma picture! :D
Spot Bryan!
We ride all the way only to realize that the ending point wasn't even far away.
So we decided to make a U turn and explorer the windmill!
Turns out there wasnt anything interesting so we stopped and took photos!
Even sat on the road and take a photo. #crazy HAHAHA! :P
Meet up with Vivien and Papa at the ending point, and was in time to catch the last boat back to Fremantle. Everyone was exhausted and called it a day!
Great experience, great view and great company!
But honestly,
I'm quite impressed with myself and was able to make it through despite I am not an outdoor type of person! :P
Okay, this marks the end of my post. *cracks neck
Blog much more soon!
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