Yesterday the sun was shining so we headed into Canberra to explore. John our driver/tour guide assisted by Dorothy showed us around this well spread out city. 358,000 people live in Canberra. Lakes separate the CBD from the Indigenous Embassy and other places of historical and political importance.
Canberra appears to be made up of many circles with Capital Hill being in the centre. We had a 860 metre view of Canberra for well over an unexpected hour-when we became ‘trapped’ in the Black Mountain Tower due to a fire alarm. While we gathered around the fire exit awaiting further instructions the retailer offered ice-creams-no freebies – it was $4.00 a scoop!!
Earlier on, we had a very informative visit to the War Memorial. The static diorama displays are extremely well done and realistic. The poppy wall was a subdued reminder of those that lost their lives.
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| Anzac Parade from War Memorial looking towards Parliament |
Lunch was at Bookplate – National Library which unfortunately did not have a children’s section. Bookplate – the café served scrummie expensive food-perhaps this is city prices-more than Perth though - $10.90 for a bowl of soup, or $17.00 for a salad – perhaps I have lost touch with reality…
We took a walk to the Museum of Australian Democracy – previously the old parliament house-another revenue gathering well. On the way we past the Indigenous Embassy-established in 1972, this small tent gathering is getting their message across. Photos are not allowed, however I didn’t see this sign until after I had a taken a few…..
Today we are off ‘wooding’….. will share that experience later.
Friday afternoon Superman, myself and Murray are invited to the opening of the ‘Look’ exhibition at the Canberra Museum and Gallery.
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