2nd November 2009

Today we were up early and down for breakfast at 6 am prompt. The flight to Perth was uneventful except that they served up what was probably the worst kosher airline meal we have ever had. The starter was bean salad, but as it was full of peppers which i don't like, I didn't even start it. The main course was inedible chicken. I suppose part of the problem was that they served up at 10.30 am which was far too early for either of us.

The hotel, The Somerset, is not as nice as the one in Singapore but by way of compensation we have been upgraded to a Spa Room. (Please note, there will be no pictures available on the net!!!).

We have to be at the cruise terminal in Freemantle for the earliest 2 pm. We had no organised transfers and will probably take the local train, the station being only a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Perth is a very different city to either Melbourne or Sydney. About 95% of the shops close between 5 and 6 pm and when we went out at 8.30 pm there was hardly anyone about; whereas both Melbourne and Sydney would be still buzzing.

We embark on the Rhapsody of the Seas tomorrow and the adventure will begin.