Day 57

Well once again we were up early and out of here.  We decided to go to Rottnest Island and take our bikes over there.  We caught the ferry from Fremantle at 9-45 and it took half an hour to get over there.  Well we got the bikes off the ferry and began our trip around the island, then at about 11-15 it started to rain.  Fortunately we had reached the lighthouse by this time and there was an old storage block with a lean to that we were able to shelter under.  We thought the rain would only last for a few minutes but it lasted for about 40 minutes and at times it was torrential.  Anyway once it had stopped we decided to carry on and get back to where the ferry leaves from.  Rottnest is a very pretty island, with a lot of beaches and bays.  We stopped at most of them to have a look but the weather was really against us.  We must have ridden our bikes about 20 kms all up and down hills, lots of steep hills.  We got the ferry back and needless to say we are both feeling a little tired.  All in all it was a really good day and we certainly were glad that we went over to Rottnest.

Parker Point

Lighthouse Rottnest

Catherine Bay