Despite European colonization starting in early 1800s, this area has been inhabitated for thousands of years by aboriginal people. Only miles away from the Indian Ocean shore, Perth is the most isolated city in the world as the closest city is Adelaide, in Southern Australia, located more than 2000 kms away. I arrived in Perth, capital city of Western Australia , on the 29th of June - hironically, on the same day I did when I first came to Australia as a student, nine years ago. My main duty was escorting the group of 49 students coming here to study on the same program I did years ago (visit www.intercultura.it for more info about this), and it was dutifully accomplished on the same afternoon. When all of them were safely with their host families, I finally relaxed and slept for twelve hours straight. Perth Skyline from Kings Park Now, I wasn't a big fan of Perth before coming - I had some vague memories from the 24 hours I had spent here the last time -...
Not all those who wander are lost. Except me, I usually am (and I love it).