Backpacking & Outdoor adventures by ChingNengBin - Namaste! Everest BaseCamp 5,364m

A 15 day (Oct.16-30) adventure holiday visiting Monica and David Seah in Perth. The first visit In 2012, we explored the south-western coastal towns of Australia and this time we went 'BCF' (boating-camping-fishing) by driving more than 1,000km road trip down to Albany via Mandurah, Pemberton, Walpole, Denmark and Albany before heading back to Perth at Seah’s Haven, Polglass Way, Ardross, near to Canning River and 15km south of Perth. Many thanks to both Monica and David Seah being our fantastic hosts and the ultimate camping adventure together.

Four of us from Sitiawan: Val Allan (uncle Rudy), aunty Pauline Toh, Catherine Oon and yours sincerely Ching Neng Bin took the 11am bus on 15th Oct. 2018 to KLIA for Malaysia Airlines flight MH.127 at 7.30pm to Perth WA about 4,140km down under in almost 6 hours.

15.10.2018 - By Malaysia Airlines flight MH.127 at 7.30pm to Perth WA about 4,140km down under in almost 6 hours.

Day 1 (16.10.2018) – Ardross, Perth

We landed in Perth International Airport Terminal early morning at 1.20am. As we walked out of the arrival lounge we were warmly welcomed by Uncle Rudy’s nephew David Seah who then drove us to his residence - Seah’s Haven at 18 Polglass Way, Ardross. Monica Seah was at home to welcome us and stayed on for a chit-chat before we all went to bed at 4am. Weather: 28°/ 7°C

16.10.2018 - Seah’s Home, a beautiful spacious house with 3 large bed rooms, a music cum movie room, a smaller and large lounge, a sun room with hot water spa, a well-furnished kitchen, banqueting hall with bar and a large open patio for cooking and dinning to go with.

The large cosy main lounge - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The sun room with hot water spa by the window, the master bedroom is on the left and guest room on the right.

The beautiful carving on the wall - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The beautiful large painting on the wal - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The beautiful large painting on the wall - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The beautiful large art piece on the wall - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The large open patio for cooking and dinning - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

David Seah was quick to prepare the typical Australian breakfast for us at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Grilled bacon, eggs on crumpet and mushrooms for breakfast and of course a cup of coffee. Val Allan (uncle Rudy) and aunty Pauline Toh at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Grilled bacon, eggs on crumpet and mushrooms for breakfast and a cup of coffee at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

After breakfast we went to Chan Bros. at 183 High Rd, Willetton, Perth to buy some groceries.

We then visited the Retirement Village where David's mother lived, however, she wasn't in and had gone shopping.

The beautiful pink roses at the Retirement Village Perth.

The beautiful flowers at the Retirement Village Perth.

So many fruits on the lemon tree at the Retirement Village Perth.

Went to Riverton Shopping Centre Perth at 189 High Road to buy chicken for dinner and two pork knuckle for next day dinner.

Catherine and Pauline cooked chicken curry for dinner. David Seah prepared aubergine and pratha.

Monica Seah came back from work to join us for dinner.

Enjoying our 1st day dinner with chicken curry, grilled aubergine and pratha for dinner.

Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco - An easy to love sparkling with bright fresh pears, apples and musky sweet floral fragrance the palates supple and smooth with bright crunchy texture and lemon citrus to close.

Moscato d’Asti Bosc d’LaRei - Moscato is a straw-yellow wine with golden highlights, an intense nose reminiscent of the grape, and a full, lingering, sweetly soft flavour with an aromatic aftertaste.

The fellowship continued after dinner.

The stainless steel quadrangular pyramid outdoor glass tube flame gas patio heater to keep us warm as the temperature is at 7°C.

Day 2 (17.10.2018) - Ardross, Perth

On day 2, Monica took a day off to be with us as her 3-year old grand-daughter Ariya stayed in for the day. After breakfast, Ching helped Dave to cut and pulled down the dead leaves from palm trees. Meanwhile Monica took Pauline and Catherine to Garden City supermarket and bought a birthday present for Ariya.

After an early lunch, we went to 'BCF' (boating-camping-fishing) to buy 4 pieces of Wanderer Compact Steel Camper Stretcher Single at AUD37 each for camping. In the afternoon Dave started to barbecue two pork knuckles in his red Weber charcoal grill for dinner. Our two VIP guests for dinner were Nigel and wife Janet Joshua.

Weather: 33°/12°C

17.10.2018 - A very good morning to you. The very cute Schnauzer breed - Oadi and Bailey.

17.10.2018 - A very good morning to you Oadi.

David Seah and Catherine preparing breakfast.

Butter on toast bread, banana, strawberry and lemon for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

Monuca's 3-year old grand-daughter Ariya Seah waiting for breakfast to be served.

Aunty Pauline attending to Ariya's breakfast.

Ariya taking breakfast.

After breakfast, Ching helped Dave to cut and pulled down the dead leaves from palm trees. Meanwhile Monica took Pauline and Catherine to Garden City supermarket and bought a birthday present for Ariya.

David Seah has a 15hp outboard engine and his 15 footer aluminum boat on a trailer ready for the 1,000 km road trip down south to Albany.

Main entrance to the house - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The garden - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Residence across the road - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross. You can see the Australian white ibis bird roaming around the front lawn of residence. The Australian White Ibis is considered a pest in many places as a result of sticking their beaks into your lunch box if you are sitting in the park. They tend to cluster in groups on your front lawn.

After an early lunch, we went to 'BCF' (boating-camping-fishing) shop to buy 4 pieces of Wanderer Compact Steel Camper Stretcher Single at AUD37 each for camping.

In the afternoon Dave started to barbecue two pork knuckles in his red Weber charcoal grill for dinner. The red Weber charcoal grill that produced the most amazing barbecue around made every household must have.

David said that the two barbecued pork knuckles ready for dinner - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

The two barbecued pork knuckles ready for dinner - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

David got to shred the pork knuckles - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Shredded pork knuckles ready to be served - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

All getting ready for dinner - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Catherine filling her plate .- Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Val Allan (uncle Rudy) and aunty Pauline Toh - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

Our two VIP guests for dinner were Nigel Joshua and wife Janet Joshua - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross, Perth.

More wine for dinner - Everybody enjoyed the dinner and the fellowship with Nigel and Janet Joshua.

More wine for dinner - Palmento 2016 Casale Burgio Appassimento Syrah the red wine from Terre Siciliane, Italy.

Day 3 (18.10.2018) – Ardross to Landsdale

On day 3, Pauline’s sister Eileen Toh invited us for lunch at Duckstein Brewery and dinner at her son Justin’s residence in Landsdale. After lunch Justin took us to visit The House of Honey and Mondo Nougat before getting to his house in Landsdale. Monica and Dave came and joined us for dinner and later drove us back to Ardross.

Weather: 19°/10°C

18.10.2018 - Dave and Catherine preparing breakfast - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross.

Val Allan (uncle Rudy) and aunty Pauline Toh - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross.

We had cereal and milk then cheese on toast bread for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

The evergreen palm tree in the back yard garden - Seah’s Haven at Polglass Way, Ardross.

Justin came to pick us up at 11am in his newly bought Range Rover car.

The route to Landsdale was stopping at Duckstein for lunch and later The House of Honey and Mondo Nougat before getting to Justin's house in Landsdale.

Passing by this Indoor Sky Diving. iFLY Perth is Australia’s third state of the art indoor skydiving facility and vertical wind tunnel, and it’s second largest at 14 feet!

Passing through the Swan Valley wine region WA.

We all met up at Duckstein Brewery for lunch.

Val Allan (uncle Rudy) at Duckstein Brewery, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

At Duckstein Brewery, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

At Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant. Classic German cuisine and a variety of brews, in an unfussy room or a leafy outdoor area. Address: 9720 W Swan Rd, Henley Brook WA 6055, Australia.

Decoration at Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

A taste of all beers (5 x125mls) $12 at Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

Sauceage Grill - Nuerenberger bratwurst, cheese Kransky, hot chilli debreziner, sauerkraut, pan fried potatoes, red cabbage, black pudding, grilled tomato and mushroom, German mustard $36.90. Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

Crispy roast pork knuckle left over. Duckstein German Brewery & Restaurant, 9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook W.A. 6055

The House of Honey, 867 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill WA 6056, Australia

The House of Honey proudly specializes in raw, pure, unpasteurized and unadulterated varietal honeys.

Mondo Nougat- Factory & Café, 640 Great Northern Hwy, Herne Hill WA 6056, Australia

Landsdale residential area.

Landsdale is a northern suburb of Perth, Western Australia located within the local government area of the City of Wanneroo. It is mixed use, with residential, commercial and light manufacturing areas.