Monday 9 May 2011

Australia 9 (14-18 February 2011)


Pictures from 14 - 18 February

14th February (Monday)

With a Spanish friend drinking a juice in Java Juice (267 Murray St)
Located just across from the Perth underground train station in the Murray Street mall, this is probably our busiest and most popular store




15th February (Tuesday) Having a great time with Ana and other friends of fer from different countries















In ATM @ Durty Nellys Irish Pub, an independent ATM located in Perth





16th February (Wednesday)
On the train, going to the Mustang Bar with Aika and Daniele






At the Mustang Bar with my Colombian friend, Naslhy Bucheli


Naslhy (left), Dickson, me and Anaïs (right)


Dickson, Mohammad, Aika and me


Naslhy, Anaïs and me


Sandro and me... What a face xD


17th February (Thursday)

SURFING DAY IN TRIGG BEACH
Today we're going to learn how to surf thanks to new social activity with Eurocentres


On the paradise of a beach...




Ready for the surfing lessons!


The theory sounds easy but the practice is very very very difficult


Let's go surfing!!!



AWESOME!!!



Hard but fun!



After more than one hour... the lesson ended... Surely I need more practice xD.
Surfing is so hard but it was a nice experience with the Eurocentre mates and teachers

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Going back...



A funny man surfer



Westwide Bus and Coach is a family owned and operated company based in Perth WA Western Australia


City of Stirling, Trigg Beach :-)


Trigg Beach is particularly well known for its good surfing conditions and is one of the most popular beaches in Western Australia. It is used for many sports, including surfing and passive recreational pursuits such as swimming and sunbathing. Trigg Island is a focal point for Trigg Beach and a popular fishing spot





Wonderful seaaaaaaaaa


Attractive backdrop


I want a house here!!!


Sea clean and crystalline



Some pics with Naslhy :-)







Interesting historical info


Ideal place where anyone would want to live




A small boat and a big boat


North Scarborough Beach and its general warnings. Good to know it! Thx 4 the info



Warning Pindone Poison. Pindone will be present on the ground from : DO NOT touch bait. WATCH CHILDREN at all times. DO NOT EAT animals from this area. Poison baits or carcasses are DEADLY to DOGS


Surfing area in Stirling



Pictures with two guys that we met this day at the beach






In the photos below I'm with some classmates from Brazil and Switzerland



OMG... Don't touch my hair!!!



Aika and me totally crazy


Daniele



Having fun with Aika, Daniele, Sandro, André, etc.







Playing football against Daniele. Exercise after the meal!




18th February (Friday)

This day we're visiting the Bell Tower (Naslhy, Ana and me)


The Bell Tower on Riverside Drive



This tower is an icon for Perth and Western Australia



Before getting into the tower




And now... pictures from the tower


There are 6 levels to the tower, well 7 if you include the entry foyer -
Entry level - tubular bells, Mark Creasy Turret Clock and gift shop
Level 1 - Bellringing chamber
Level 2 - Viewing gallery for bellringing & exhibition displays
Level 3 - Patrons toilet
Level 4 - Belfry with close up viewing of the St Martin-in-the-Fields bells
Level 5 - The Mark Creasy Turret clock bells
Level 6 - Open air observation deck, steel walkway with 360 degree view and a coin operated telescope




Standing at 82.5 meters (which is quite short for a tower), there are six floors in this tower and the view from the observation deck on the top is magnificent, overlooking the Swan River on one end and the city behind


Info about the oldest bell in Australia- The Upton Grey Bell cast over 450 years ago in approximately 1550, was once one four that rang out from the tower of the parish church at Upton Grey in Hampshire, England


This is the oldest bell in Australia, a giant bell weighing 459 kg


Posing with the oldest bell :-)


Views from the second level






Viewing Gallery for Bellringing and exhibition displays 





 Different kinds of bells


The Bell Tower is the first in the world to be built to allow the public to view the bells during ringing and to watch the bell ringers perform their art.
Level 5: The Mark Creasy Turret Clock Bells





Providing information about the Western Australian Maritime Museum


Next to the grandfather's clock


More historical notes...



More pictures inside the tower
Here we can learn about the relationship between clocks and bells






Emergency Evacuation Plan. Always important



The tower at night is really amazing!




The bells inside the tower



Nice views of the Swan River and city Perth from the 3rd floor





 During your visit to this unique Perth attraction you can learn about their fascinating history from an insightful guide and audivisual screens



An external observation deck that offers unparalleled views of the river and the city










The coin operated telescope in the last level (6) and the Carillion. You have also the pportunity to record a Video Postcard












Beautifuuuuuuuuuuuul. I love this city, I love this country



On the top of the tower you can find the Open Air Observation Deck, steel walkway with 360 degrees view... Really beautiful!!!


Another perspective


The 12 bells of St Martin








Among its many attributes, the Bell Tower includes the twelve bells of St Martin-in-the-Fields, which were recorded as being in existence before the 14th century and recast in the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I









 The view of the city from the observation deck








Naslhy and me taking a lot of pictures :D



Taking the last pictures from the tower







This was my first time visiting the bell tower. It was nice to take our time and wander up the tower, looking at the exhibitions, learning some of the history of the bells and how they came to be in Perth





At Ana's home... Having a good dinner :)


Getting fat each day! OMG!




A short walk in the evening after dinner











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