In all honesty, I must say it was more fun getting to Perth than being here. Our last day in the city was spent going to museums that were either closed, under construction, or (more often) both. Our meals were mediocre at best, with the exception of our relaxed visit to one of those rotating restaurants on top of a skyscraper where we had kangaroo croquettes, gnocchi, and a delicious steak. Figuratively and literally, it was the high point of our time in Perth.
There is a rough edge to this city which may reflect its geographic position; after all, you can't go any further than here. I do not believe this city has more homeless than Sydney, but it certainly seemed like it at times. But there are many good things about the place too, including an efficient bus service that is absolutely free, and very pleasant downtown pedestrian malls (at least the portions that were not under construction.
I type these lines while waiting in the airport for our flight back to Sydney. It will be a tough four hours on both of us, but interesting to contemplate the fact that we will cover the distance in that short time span in contrast to the four days it took to get here!
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