28th December 2009
We are in Mandurah, Western Australia, approx 1hrs drive South of Perth. Staying at the Sebel with a beautiful view of the estuary and Boardwalk.
Mandurah used to be rather tatty in years gone by, but like the Phoenix it has arisen and is now quite the place to holiday, with new Hotels, luxury apartments and a huge amount of work done on the foreshore to make it very liveable.
We have only just checked in but are very pleased with our accommodation.
The weather bureau predicted 40 degrees celsius for Perth today, but in Mandurah it is at least 5 degrees less, which makes life a little more comfortable, although one can always retreat tom the airconditioning!
OK, must go a glass of champagne (or sparkling Pinot Noir, methode champagne as it is known here) is calling me from the balcony!!