Day 59 (Dubai airport/Home) - Wednesday 16th November 2016

Artwork at Dubai airport

My flights are now over, and I've arrived safely home. I'm glad to see I haven't totally missed Autumn, but the early nights will take a bit of getting used to again (#TimeToHibernate).

Day 58 (Perth) - Tuesday 15th November 2016

Presents under tree already

And so my Australian and New Zealand adventures have come to an end. I've had a fantastic couple of months visiting my sister and her family, celebrating birthdays, and exploring new places.

My flight home leaves in a few hours. See you on the other side of the world!

Day 57 (Perth) - Monday 14th November 2016

Sunset at Hillarys Boat Harbour

After a visit to Hillarys Boat Harbour and Karrinyup shopping mall this morning (far too hot to stay outdoors), we popped into Karrinyup Public Library so I could conclude my quest in Australia (quest tally: three out of twelve).

We returned to Hillarys Boat Harbour this evening to meet up with the rellies again for fish and chips and icecream.

Day 56 (Perth) - Sunday 13th November 2016

After yesterday's exertions (#StillNotFullyRecovered), it was great to take it easier today and enjoy my last barbecue of the year.

Day 55 (Perth) - Saturday 12th November 2016

We took the ferry to Rottnest Island today, a 45-minute journey from Hillarys Boat Harbour, and, yes, I still have my sea legs (phew!).

Once there, we cycled to a bay and had a picnic on the beach. The children played on the seashore for a while, then we continued to cycle around the island (#LegsLikeJelly #StillSaddleSore). Along the way, we spotted several quokkas, one of the smallest wallaby species in Australia.

It's hard work this cycling lark

A quokka

Day 54 (Perth) - Friday 11th November 2016

Brotherly love

Ventured out of the house to pick my nephews up from school with my sister and niece.

Sister and brother-in-law are now out enjoying themselves (A.K.A. making the most of me before I head home next week) whilst the kiddiwinks are enthralled by the antics of Kung Fu Panda (2).

Day 53 (Perth) - Thursday 10th November 2016

A bit of a rainy day today, so not much chance to go down to the beach. Still, it meant I made excellent progress on the books I've borrowed from the library.