SailGP Perth 2026 Ioana, 3 February 20263 February 2026 We didn’t really know much about SailGP prior to the event being held in Perth for the first time in January this year. So we didn’t buy tickets for the actual competition, we thought we’d see what the fuss is about and then we’ll decide for next year. The actual… Continue Reading
Gibb River Road & Kununurra 2019 Ioana, 2 February 202611 February 2026 We drove the Gibb River Road west to east, starting in Broome and finishing in Kununurra. After two preceding foggy mornings, on the day of our departure from Broome we woke up to a beautiful sunny morning. We saw a few brolgas on the side of the road out of Broome. We… Continue Reading
Perth to Broome and back Ioana, 2 February 202611 February 2026 We hired Emma and left home early on Saturday 22nd of June as there was a severe storm forecasted to hit both Perth and Geraldton. The drive was quite nice; saw a beautiful sunrise overland as we took the inland route, casting a full rainbow over the threatening clouds behind us. Part of… Continue Reading
Christmas lights 2025 Ioana, 3 January 20263 January 2026 City of Perth did a reasonable job with the Christmas lights this year, although we didn’t get to see all of them. But Mandurah, as always, put on a real show. Continue Reading
Shelley Beach fireworks 2026 Ioana, 1 January 20261 January 2026 On the first day of every new year, City of Canning organise a festival and fireworks at Shelley Beach, on Swan River. This year we spent another magnificent evening watching them, made extra special by the almost-full moon and QF 9 taking off not long before they started. Continue Reading