Grandchildren's Wish Lists - Part 1

Our grandchildren have prepared a long list of "To Do Things" during our visit to Perth in December 2022 to early 2023. It's indeed a fantastic idea to come up with a list so as to optimize the time available. They had given much thought into the lists of "Where to Go" and "What To Eat". 

Of the items in the list, we did incredibly well, practically covering all items in the wish lists plus additional bonus items - the quad biking in particular. This holidays will indeed be remembered for a very long time.

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At a local small farm with picnic facilities and cafe.

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Staycation at Lancelin on 21 December 2022 turned out to be the highlight of this trip to WA. For me, it was in Lancelin sand dunes that I had my very first attempt in sand boarding. I was indeed thrilled that I was successful to stay "on board" just after just a few trials. I managed to stay on board from the top of the sand dune all the way to the base. Bravo!  

For the youngsters, it was their very first opportunity to do quad biking entirely on their own. We rented for each a quad bike. The grandparents were riding in separate bike in the convoy. Throughout the ride, we witnessed their gutsiness and determination to complete the feat all on their own with hardly any assistance provided. This is one of the moments that will be remembered for a very very long time......

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For the staycation, we had an overnight stay in an accommodation in Ledge Point, a nearby small coastal town from Lancelin. 

Our grandson who will be going to high school in February this year is now able to help in numerous house chores. In the staycation, he helped in the dinner preparation in the accommodation at Ledge Point.

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The next morning, the grandchildren and their parents had a dip in the sea. We spent our time walking along the beach and enjoying the Indian Ocean ambience.

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December 2022 vs February 2011

As we walked along Hay Street, I couldn't help but stop and got the grandchildren posed at the bronze statue of Percy Button created by sculptors Joan Walsh and Charles Smith. Over ten years ago, the two uncles of the grandkids and their dad posed at this same statue (Read here). The uncles are now happily married and one of them is a dad of two kids. How time flies!

Our walkabout at the neighbourhood of Hay Street ended with a meal at the Chop Chop BBQ. Eating at Chop Chop BBQ is also one in the Wish Lists.

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The culture of street entertainment offered by Percy Button in the 1920's to 1950's never ceases in Perth. Street entertainers still entertain locals and visitors. Twelve days after we stopped by at Percy Button statue in Hay Steet, we went back to Perth on 31 December 2022 evening to usher in the new year 2023. We were entertained by a couple at Elizabeth Quay. Unlike Percy Button who specialized in somersault and handstand, the couple is jugglers.