Tail end of Rottnest Weekend

And here are the remainder of the photos from our Rottnest weekend. On Sunday Kyle and I attempted to squeeze in a very quick snorkel (no luck; the water was too rough and we did not have time to get to the other side of the island where it was sheltered). Mike meanwhile headed into town to catch some photos from the tour we did in the dark on Friday evening. He also visited the cemetery which we had not been to.

Photo'd here on the left is the quod, from the outside and below from within. It is now part of a resort, this being tourist accommodation. The centre of the quod is where the aboriginal slaves were hung if that was their sentence. The location will be turned over to the aboriginals once a decision has been made on an appropriate memorial for the spot. Given the large number of aboriginal tribes, that is not an easy, quick decision.

There are two churches on the island - the one here is the original (a service was taking place, so no inside photos).

Once Kyle & I reunited with Mike, we hit the local bakery for a sweetie and a marvelous loaf of bread to take to home. Then it was onto the ferry and back to the mainland (we had to leave the island early as Kyle had some tests to study for - after all we are here for more than a holiday you know!)

But before we rushed back home, we strolled around the sheds in Freemantle, and visited the submarine which was on display. There was also a 'tall ship' in dock which students and others can go on to learn to sail, or just to tour.

Then it was back home to work!!!!