This slightly delayed post covers Canberra. Delayed mostly from not having very much computer time over the past few days to reconnect back into the geeksphere.
Have now done a lot of the tourist things in Canberra – National Carillion, National Portrait Gallery, National Library, Old and New Parliament Houses, Royal Australian Mint and the very solemn Australian War Memorial. There are still a few left like the place with the miniature things.
Enjoyed wandering around the Parliament Houses and looking at the architecture. Shall have to visit again when the House of Representatives is sitting.
Rung for service at St Pauls in Manuka. Nice bells and a sociable bunch of ringers, including a Canberra chorister that I already knew.
Went with S and L to a bonfire over the border in New South Wales for Sunday night. Was a fun experience on a cold winters night and had lots of yummy Vegan food.
Organised a dinner gathering on the Monday night at a cafe called Cream. N, K, A, C, G, M, R, P, S, D, L, S all turned up throughout the course of events. Introduced M to P and I’m sure they’ll enjoy going for motorbike rides and honing their ninja skills. S came with myself, L and S to get soy fried ice cream elsewhere in Canberra. It was a great experience to introduce completely (for values of Canberra) separate friends to each other and have them get along.
Departed Canberra and headed off to Jindabyne. Saw snow again in the distance (I’m progressively getting closer…) and caught up with D. Had some excellent Indian, chatted about life, IV and floristry 🙂 Continued heading onwards to Sydney but that is for another post….