🇦🇺 The "World’s Loneliest City" Isn’t Lonely at All – Day 1 in Perth

Just landed in Perth, and the adventure begins! Here’s my Day 1 diary – a mix of chaos, charm, and cheap pizza. 🛬 Airport Drama Detained by customs for 30 mins (thanks, curry-scented officer). Mandarin-speaking officer insisted on English interrogation (my broken English survived!). Lesson learned: Always carry a physical driver’s license – e-copies aren’t valid here! 🚍 Public Transport Saga No airport train (under construction) → Took Bus #1 to London Court. Pro tip: Sunday buses are free, but still tap your card (it’s the law!). G Hostel: Clean, cozy, and recommended for budget travelers. 🌈 First Impressions Sky so blue it hurts (is all of Australia like this?). Street musicians strumming folksy tunes (not begging, just vibing). Rainbow flags everywhere – Perth’s LGBTQ+ culture is thriving! 😴 Nap Gone Wrong Planned a quick nap… woke up at 7 PM (jetlag wins). 🍕 Food Shock & Awe Convenience store sticker shock: $5 for Coke Zero (600ml, at least?). $4 for cotton swabs (future business idea: smuggle q-tips). Downtown Halal Pizza: $5 for a huge slice (immigrant-run = best value!). Sushi & Korean BBQ lines – is Perth a culinary wasteland? (Missing Chinese street food…) ⚽ HBF Park Pitstop No soccer games during my stay (A-League, why u no cooperate?). 🌌 Nighttime Vibes 9 PM streets = ghost town (but starry skies!). "Magic Massage" spots near the stadium (👀 suspiciously neon). Bar band playing Oasis – "And so Sally can wait…" – Perth feels alive. 💭 Final Thoughts Perth might be "lonely" on the map, but its soul is wide awake. Tomorrow: Rottnest Island quokkas! #PerthTravel #HiddenGems #AustraliaDiaries