This weekend a group of us went to Rottnest Island for some camping, biking, snorkeling, and beaching. The island is a 30 minute ferry ride and about 25 km around. What you do is rent bikes and bike the island, stopping at beaches for lunch and whatnot. But after that first day, you backside is sure sore! The bikes we got weren't the best and the trip reminded me very much of the bike journey we in Gatlinburg, but this one was longer! You can imagine.
The island is very nice though. After seeing some amazing coasts and sweet fish it makes up for the sore bum. We biked the island the first day and caught sunset by the lighthouse. We spent a good chunk of time up on the west tip where there are some cavey areas that make some very nice splashes.
The night was spent at a camp site where we relaxed a bit and ate some hot dogs. After getting a tip to go to the pub we headed out, only to find we were the only ones there and they were closing early. Staying optimistic, we ordered a round and enjoyed what time we had there, and left seeking a beach thinking this is where our newly acquainted friends might be. Well, we ended up at “Pinky’s” Beach which apparently is a huge hangout for high-schoolers. After feeling quite old around these 16 year olds, we went back to camp and enjoyed the rest of the night on the footy field next to use until the sprinklers came on.
The next day was spent on beaches close to the settlement (no one really wanted to bike much the next day, but it’s the only way to get around). We snorkeled and saw some really cool rocks and coral and one starfish. Nick and I also came up with a battleship game that involves burying rocks on the beach and then throwing a shovel to see it you hit them. It’s a lot of fun. We also spent some time digging a big hole and getting buried in it. It’s always fun to do.
Rottnest is called Rottnest because of these marsupials that live there. They were originally thought to be a rat (“Rat’s Nest”) and are super common around the island. They will hop right up to you and lap water out of your hands. I wonder what would happen to them if a predator would be introduced to the island – I can’t imagine them putting up much of a fight…I almost hit one or two just biking.
It was quite a way to end our study week. Now school starts up again and I must begin researching for my evolution paper. Oh the joys of scholarly work.
Take Care,
The island is very nice though. After seeing some amazing coasts and sweet fish it makes up for the sore bum. We biked the island the first day and caught sunset by the lighthouse. We spent a good chunk of time up on the west tip where there are some cavey areas that make some very nice splashes.
The night was spent at a camp site where we relaxed a bit and ate some hot dogs. After getting a tip to go to the pub we headed out, only to find we were the only ones there and they were closing early. Staying optimistic, we ordered a round and enjoyed what time we had there, and left seeking a beach thinking this is where our newly acquainted friends might be. Well, we ended up at “Pinky’s” Beach which apparently is a huge hangout for high-schoolers. After feeling quite old around these 16 year olds, we went back to camp and enjoyed the rest of the night on the footy field next to use until the sprinklers came on.
The next day was spent on beaches close to the settlement (no one really wanted to bike much the next day, but it’s the only way to get around). We snorkeled and saw some really cool rocks and coral and one starfish. Nick and I also came up with a battleship game that involves burying rocks on the beach and then throwing a shovel to see it you hit them. It’s a lot of fun. We also spent some time digging a big hole and getting buried in it. It’s always fun to do.
Rottnest is called Rottnest because of these marsupials that live there. They were originally thought to be a rat (“Rat’s Nest”) and are super common around the island. They will hop right up to you and lap water out of your hands. I wonder what would happen to them if a predator would be introduced to the island – I can’t imagine them putting up much of a fight…I almost hit one or two just biking.
It was quite a way to end our study week. Now school starts up again and I must begin researching for my evolution paper. Oh the joys of scholarly work.
Take Care,
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