Sights You Won't See in the Fort

Those of you who know George well won't be surprised that he checks out every nook and cranny when "on a hoof". His parents named him well although they had never heard of Curious George when he was born. Whenever we pass a building, he just has to know what's inside.

Last week we discovered a circus school not far from the Notre Dame campus (Yes, the Fighting Irish are alive and living in Oz!) in downtown Fremantle. Now I know what I can do in case I get bored. If I can't manage the trapeze or learn how to be a clown, perhaps there's a fat lady position open.

Today we were walking in the neighborhood where we'll be moving in a couple of weeks. Homes vary from the run-down to the sublime although nothing is cheap in Fremantle. The average home cost is $800,000. The area is full of cafes, restaurants, art galleries and the like. There is even a little chocolate factory.

Not far from our favorite Italian restaurant is a business George always wondered about named Ada Rose. There is a sign on the building listing the hours but there is no menu so we ruled out restaurant as a possibility. We had fun guessing what it was and had many theories including night club, private club, and workout place. Today the gate was open so we walked into the courtyard. There was a sign telling us to ring the bell and a lady answered the door in jeans and a sweathsirt, telling us they didn't open until 6 p.m. George then inquired, "What is the Ada Rose?" "It's a bordello, love!" Didn't guess that one!

I guess there are all sorts of opportunities for work here. I have a high school classmate who is reputed to be a madam in Nevada. Perhaps I should find her to let her know she has work opportunities here. I think I'd rather be the fat lady in a circus!