Rottnest Island

"Rotto?, I can go to Bali for half the price!" - Shit Perth people say (Youtube)

This island was discovered by the Dutch before deciding this continent was a sand hole with no economical interest, but before leaving, they named it after their most famous occupant. The quokka.



These things looked like oversized rats to the dutch and that is why they decided the best name for this godforsaken island was rat's nest. Me, for one, I think they are cute little things that come and sniff you even if you have no food for them, which is adorable. They walk around the place without any fear for human beings, and boy, that is new for an european like me.

Besides this, the only thing you need to know about this island is this:



Yes, that tree is bent because of a constant heavy wind. The same never ending annoying wind you will have when in the island if you have bad luck like I did. The place is cool, though, renting a bike and discovering the island where cars are forbidden is a pleasure, and if you keep distance from the beach the wind is more bearable. Good day trip for a non windy day, but expensive, as the ferry ticket costs around 60 dollars and the bike rental some 15 dollars for half a day.