Garden City Shopping mall was the last stop of our trip. We were each given AUD10 to have our lunch. We reached Garden City at 10.45am and most of the shops were not opened as it was a public holiday (Western Australia Day). Many shops only opened at 11.30am.
My buddy and I decided to have Macdonalds for lunch since most of the cafes or eateries were not opened. After lunch, we walked around the shopping mall. This shopping mall is huge though it is located in the suburbs. There are many shops such as KMart, Myers, David Jones, Coles, Woolworth etc. However, my buddy and I did not buy much as most of our shopping was done at Fremantle.
I felt excited and happy as I was going back to Singapore and I missed my family. However, I would miss Perth, especially its wonderfully cold weather and the beautiful scenery. This was definitely a memorable trip and I would miss my room mates. I am thankful to be selected for this trip and it was certainly an eye opener for me travelling with my friends for the first time.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Monday, June 24, 2013
Hello Boys and Girls!!
Hmm....it seems that the blog is pretty 'dead'...
Anyhow, hope all of you have had a good rest! Looking forward for
Anyhow, hope all of you have had a good rest! Looking forward for
the new term??
Do remember that we still have 'backlogs' to clear in term 3.
We will meet up with you folks again to tie up the loooooose ends in Term 3.
DON'T THROW your files away yah! You will need them when we meet up!
Enjoy the last few days of the holihaze... :)
Regards,
Ms Teo
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Reflect....
Dear fellow travellers!
Hope you boys and girls had a good rest!
Just a few things that you need to keep in mind before you go off enjoying your well-deserved break.
Remember to pen down your reflection at the end of the booklet (page 28 and 30). You will need the information when you do your 'mini scrape booking' in Term 3.
Also, not forgetting your one page reflection on a piece of foolscap paper that has to be submitted when school reopens in Term 3.
Seeya folks in Term 3!
Take care and enjoy your June holidays!
Ms Teo
(Ps: Hmm.... where's our departure blogger.. :)
Hope you boys and girls had a good rest!
Just a few things that you need to keep in mind before you go off enjoying your well-deserved break.
Remember to pen down your reflection at the end of the booklet (page 28 and 30). You will need the information when you do your 'mini scrape booking' in Term 3.
Also, not forgetting your one page reflection on a piece of foolscap paper that has to be submitted when school reopens in Term 3.
Seeya folks in Term 3!
Take care and enjoy your June holidays!
Ms Teo
(Ps: Hmm.... where's our departure blogger.. :)
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Caversham Wildlife Park - By Alethea Tan
This morning, we went to CavershamWildlife Park. When we reached there, we took a group photo and our guide, Mr Peter, came shortly. We were very excited as we have not seen any Australian native animals yet. When we entered, we saw some Australian native animals in their enclosures such as the black sawn, parrots, owls etc. However, we were wondering where the kangaroos, koalas and wombats were.
We went to watch a farm show. We saw a man riding a horse. I had never seen such a huge horse up close. We learnt that the dogs were trained to round the sheep and guide them. It was so funny to see the dogs round the sheep into their pen. The farmer then demonstrated how to shear a sheep. They also taught us how to milk a cow. Not all of us managed to milk the cow as there was a long queue.
After the show, we fed the kangaroos. Mr Peter told us many useful information and interesting facts of kangaroos which I did not know. e.g. Kangaroos can stop their pregnancy up to 2 years if they feel that they do not have enough food for their joeys. The kangaroos were very gentle and as I fed them, I felt a tickling sensation on my hand. I stroked their fur as well. It was so soft.
Next, we went to see the wombats and friends show. We took pictures with a fat wombat and a snake. The wombat was so cute. Before we ended our day at the park, we went to the koalas enclosure. Koalas sleep at least 20 hours a day. Hence, we were quite fortunate to see 2 koalas awake at that time. We managed to take individual photographs with the koalas. Koalas were so cute and cuddly!
I was so sad when it was time to leave Caversham Wildlife Park. I hope I could visit again.
We went to watch a farm show. We saw a man riding a horse. I had never seen such a huge horse up close. We learnt that the dogs were trained to round the sheep and guide them. It was so funny to see the dogs round the sheep into their pen. The farmer then demonstrated how to shear a sheep. They also taught us how to milk a cow. Not all of us managed to milk the cow as there was a long queue.
After the show, we fed the kangaroos. Mr Peter told us many useful information and interesting facts of kangaroos which I did not know. e.g. Kangaroos can stop their pregnancy up to 2 years if they feel that they do not have enough food for their joeys. The kangaroos were very gentle and as I fed them, I felt a tickling sensation on my hand. I stroked their fur as well. It was so soft.
Next, we went to see the wombats and friends show. We took pictures with a fat wombat and a snake. The wombat was so cute. Before we ended our day at the park, we went to the koalas enclosure. Koalas sleep at least 20 hours a day. Hence, we were quite fortunate to see 2 koalas awake at that time. We managed to take individual photographs with the koalas. Koalas were so cute and cuddly!
I was so sad when it was time to leave Caversham Wildlife Park. I hope I could visit again.
TIME to SHOP!! (By Ong Rie lan)
Margaret River Chocolate Factory
Rise and shine!!
After breakfast, our first stop for the day was Margaret River Chocolate Factory. The experience at the Chocolate Factory was wonderful. When we stepped into the shop, we were welcomed by the smell of chocolate. The chocolate looked delicious and tasty. Some of the chocolate contains alcohol (Brandy Blitz). The chocolate that captured our attention was the one with the map of Australia. However, as it was too expensive (A$19.95), I did not get any.
There were also some pastilles made of white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate for customers to sample . I tasted some of them and I preferred the milk chocolate. Thus, I decided to buy some of them home. Overall, the experience at Margaret River Chocolate Factory was great!
Fremantle Market
After visiting the Caversham Wildlife Park, we departed for Fremantle Market for more shopping!
Wow!! The Fremantle Market was crowded and noisy! Perhaps it was due to the fact that it is a long weekend. (It is Foundation Day tomorrow (3 June.) There were many different kinds of shops. Some shops are selling toys, some selling clothes and some selling souvenirs. I spent quite a sum of money at the market. I spent most of it on keychains and toys. The price of the souvenirs at the market was relatively cheaper than those I found at Caversham Wildlife Park. I was glad that I did not buy any at Caversham! :)
Rise and shine!!
After breakfast, our first stop for the day was Margaret River Chocolate Factory. The experience at the Chocolate Factory was wonderful. When we stepped into the shop, we were welcomed by the smell of chocolate. The chocolate looked delicious and tasty. Some of the chocolate contains alcohol (Brandy Blitz). The chocolate that captured our attention was the one with the map of Australia. However, as it was too expensive (A$19.95), I did not get any.
There were also some pastilles made of white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate for customers to sample . I tasted some of them and I preferred the milk chocolate. Thus, I decided to buy some of them home. Overall, the experience at Margaret River Chocolate Factory was great!
Fremantle Market
After visiting the Caversham Wildlife Park, we departed for Fremantle Market for more shopping!
Wow!! The Fremantle Market was crowded and noisy! Perhaps it was due to the fact that it is a long weekend. (It is Foundation Day tomorrow (3 June.) There were many different kinds of shops. Some shops are selling toys, some selling clothes and some selling souvenirs. I spent quite a sum of money at the market. I spent most of it on keychains and toys. The price of the souvenirs at the market was relatively cheaper than those I found at Caversham Wildlife Park. I was glad that I did not buy any at Caversham! :)
Staying @Goodearth Hotel by Wen Yankai
We arrived at Goodearth hotel on Friday. Goodearth Hotel is a large and spacious hotel. There are various options for room sizes and number of beds. Some of us are staying in 5-bed rooms while others are staying in 6-bed rooms. The beds are comfortable and large and we sleep very well.
There is also a living room area with a leather sofa and television. A kitchenette with a fridge, stove and microwave is convenient for us. There is also a large bathroom which is clean and easy to use.
The only difference with the chalets at Orchard Glory Farm is that there are no electric blankets or heaters in the room hence it is very cold in the morning. However, there is still an air-conditioning unit that we can switch on to keep us warm.
Today's Culinary Adventures by Emily Ni (2 June)
Today's international brekkie at Goodearth hotel was largely the same culinary fare as yesterday's. Apart from the usual spread of cereal, hash browns, sausages, baked beans, bread, fruits and cheese and nut platter, there were both scrambled and poached eggs and shiitake mushrooms.
We gave a shout of joy when we knew that we were having chicken burgers for lunch after the visit to Caversham Wildlife Park. We even had a choice of any non-alcoholic drink in the fridge! It was pure delight! While some of the girls were enjoying our lunch, a bee hovered nearby and gave the girls a scare. They jumped up from their seats and hid from it. It landed on some French fries. In the end, we did not eat our fries for fear that the bee might have contaminated them.
We had the famous Cicerellos fish and chips at Fremantle, next to the ocean, for dinner. It was just delicious!
On the whole, we had wonderful meals and I hope that Singaporean meals will be just a tasty!
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