Perth and Freemantle

Landing in Perth or the 80s depending on how you view it, I had a few hours to kill so off I went with my backpack into the bank and phone shop to get my self equipped for the adventure ahead before meeting with Sam who was to be my host for my first week.
Getting over the jet lag, the sunburn and trying to blend in and not look too much like a tourist was my only real challenges in Perth so I set off to see what the museums, galleries and local parks had to offer. Victoria Gardens showed me how taking yourself 10 minutes out of the city can provide a relaxing, tranquil getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
A week of hitting the beaches (real beaches with soft sand and blue water!) as well as getting to know Sam and her family allowed me to start settling into Aussie life as well as learn a bit about Australia's history and traditions including the annual Anzac (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) dawn service.
It was time for me to leave the comfort of a family home and embrace the true home of travelers....the hostel! First stop Freemantle where I very quickly learnt what it was like to be sharing a room with several others (in this case 7 very messy, snoring guys!) so I went off and purchased two of the most valuable pieces of kit in my backpack....an eye mask and ear plugs.
I soon realised that being in a hostel would be key to my survival in this adventure for one, it's the best place to meet many other people in the same situation and get advice from more experienced travelers. Myself and Amy decided to explore one of Freemantle's most famous tourist attractions; the Freemantle Prison and the 'Doing Time' tour which allowed us to have a peek around the cells, the segregation wing. the exercise yard, the punishment section and even the execution room which was extremely eerie.
After a few days of looking into travel plans and watching amazing sunsets on the beach, I decided to visit one last tourist attraction before leaving Freemantle, the Maritime Museum where I got to venture inside an out-of-use Navy submarine which even though I am not claustrophobic made me glad I am only little!