A Golden Autumn Day: Perth Basked in May's Unexpected Gift
On the western edge of a vast continent, where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean, the city of Perth awoke on Tuesday, the 13th of May, not to the crisp chill often associated with mid-autumn, but to the promise of a day bathed in glorious sunshine. While other parts of Australia were bracing for rain or navigating changeable skies, Perth was granted a gift – a day of clear blue, mild temperatures, and a gentle breeze, a stark and beautiful contrast to the average May conditions which often include increasing rainfall. This wasn't just a fine day; it was a Sydney-esque summer throwback delivered unexpectedly in the heart of Western Australia's cooler season. The day began quietly, long before the sun made its grand appearance. In the pre-dawn darkness, the air was cool, settling near the night's low, which hovered around 14-15°C (around 57-59°F). It was a comfortable coolness, not biting, but refreshing, carrying none of the dampness that had characterized the air furt...