North Dandalup Dam

In Malaysia, dams are restricted areas and are off limit to the public. But in Western Australia, dams built to provide portable water are opened to the public for recreation, picnic and leisure. Part of the vicinity of the dam are fabulously landscaped and provided with recreation facilities. 

We visited the North Dandalup Dam on Boxing Day, 26 December 2022 and spent a wonderful time from late morning to early afternoon exploring the dam and had a barbequed lunch at the picnic site. At the time of our visit, we saw two police officers who patrolled using mobile vehicle at the dam site. This is probably a better way to enhance the security of the area while making it accessible to the public.

From the access road built at the crest of the dam, one can have a panoramic view of the downstream of the dam. Another access road is built mid-way along the side of the dam. Beyond the tailwater, it is dammed up to create a beautiful shallow lake.

By the access road at the crest of the dam.

Draw-off tower.

Artificial beach by the lake side.

Grandchildren Wish List - Part 4

Looking at antiques and old stuff are normally not one of the favourites among young school boys and school girls. But for Nathan and Gracie, they were happy to spend a morning at the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth City. The exclusive time to spend solely with the grandparents was definitely an added incentive.

Outside the Museum.

After lunch at the Museum Canteen, we walked all the way to Dymocks, a favorite book shop of the two avid book readers.

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We would love to have visited all the places in the Wish Lists. Unfortunately, time and distance did not allow us to cover all such places. Gnomeville was one place the grandchildren would love to revisit. We were there in 2016 when Gracie was only 3 years old then (Read here). Hopefully, we can drop by at this place in our next trip!

Grandchildren's Wish Lists - Part 3

We always enjoyed cycling with the grandchildren around the home's neighbourhood. In the recent trip, we knew the two fast growing up young teenagers would have wanted very much to cycle with the grandpa and grandma together. Unfortunately, the only three working bikes available could only allow three cyclists to cycle together at a time. Hence, grandpa and grandma had to cycle in separate days to fulfill the wish of the grandchildren to cycle with both grandpa and grandma. Notwithstanding this arrangement, it was great fun time cycling with the fast growing up young teenagers. We wonder how long such time will last............

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Besides cycling, another item in the Wish Lists is tennis. This is another sport the grandchildren wanted the grandparents to join in.

The final session of tennis on Christmas Day, 25 December 2022 ended with an ice-cream treat at the nearby Baskin Robbins. It was an outing we would remember for a very long time.

Grandchildren's Wish Lists - Part 2

Cicerello's at Fremantle is a place we never miss whenever we visit WA. This time we were back to savour their famous Fish & Chips once again - a treat that's also high on our grandchildren's Must-Eat List.

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A delicious meal at 8 Yolks.

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Unlike in Bateman Chinese Eating House, broth 

for the Rice Noodle with Crispy Fried Fish in 

Two Hands Noodles Shop is different. 

On nearly all our previous visits to WA, we would make a stop at the Bateman Chinese Eating House at Parry Avenue (Read here) to enjoy one of our favourites - Rice Noodle with Crispy Fried Fish, a long-standing item in the Wish List. This time however, we tried it at Two Hands Noodles Shop, which is also known for their Sarawak Kolo Mee.

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Another wish list item, backyard barbeque was organized in one evening - a wonderful time for the family to come together, grill and enjoy a meal in great company.

Grilling mush marrows has become a cherished ritual that the grandchildren always look forward to. For Nathan, the way you eat the barbecued mush marrows is just as important - it's the key to truly appreciating this special "delicacy".