A visit to Perth

Today I visited Perth, the capital of the state of Western Australia.  Perth is known for two things.  One it is the most isolated city of over one million people in the world.  Sydney and Melbourne are five hours away by plane.  Adelaide is over three hours away.  To the west lies the Indian Ocean.  To the east and North lies desert.  Perth sits on the Swan River just East of the Indian Ocean.  It is known for its warm weather, outdoor street malls, and its mix of Asian and western cultures.  Two Perth is about as far away from Toronto as you can get in the world.  It is some 18,000 kms. away from Toronto.