There are no cars on Rottnest Island - instead everyone bicycles or buses everywhere. We're on holiday (and that gives us permission to be lazy) so we opted for the latter. Here's us waiting at the bus stop :)
These little animals are called Quokkas. They live exclusively on Rottnest Island. In fact, one stowed away on a boat last week and was only allowed back onthe island because the skipper realised before the little guy hopped ashore in Perth. They. are. adorable.
The closest boat is the one we stayed on for the week, but you can hire out the little chalets that are all over the island as well. This place is 'Longreach Bay' and it's my favourite spot to anchor up; the shower blocks nearby are amazing and there's a little cafe only 5 minutes walk away.
Pretty much my favourite thing about staying on the boat is catching squid in the dingy and cooking it up then and there. I don't go near those tentacle bits though; just not my cup of tea :)
"What do you mean I lost? I got the highest score!" Haha, I suck majorly at putt putt golf but I look pretty darn proud in this shot.. I probably got the hole in par!
The sunsets are always amazing at Rotto. A warm milo and a pack of cards are all you need for a good night :)
We use the dingy to get to and from the shore (and the toilet block), here's David jumping back on after pushing us out. I love my skipper boyfriend.
My first time snorkelling here! I had a really hard time getting my breathing right because it was so rough but I had time to pose for a photo taken with our new underwater camera.
The next day we moved to 'Parker Point' which has some amazing reef, unfortunately I developed a (heat? beach? allergic reaction?) rash on my arms and legs this day and didn't wanna risk making it worse by getting in the water...
David and his dad cleaning their catch. Look at how clear that water is!
Cheeky Mr Pelican offered to clean up the scraps so we let him have some... It amazes me they can fit it down their skinny neck!
My rash hadn't gone away yet so we trekked up to the bathrooms to see if a shower would do me any good. It didn't but it was a nice view from the top!
David took a snorkel the morning we were leaving, I was just so keen to get back to the mainland and see the doctors (my rash had gotten ALOT worse on my left leg, it was radiating so much heat despite the fact I had stayed out of the sun for two days)... Soo glad we bought this camera so I could have a look too!
So although I left with flippers that were too small (thanks sales lady!) and massive irritation to my arms and legs, I had an awesome time here. I definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of travelling to Perth - you can even make a day trip of it! (they have ferries running every hour and their bakery is a must see.) It's a shame the beach doesn't seem to agree with me but it's worth being able to spend time away with this guy right here :)
