Canberra, ACT That’s right, Canberra the nation’s capital. The place of circular streets and perfection. A city devoid of advertising. Not one but two parliament houses, a flock of politicians, and a host of Commonwealth cars. Although we often make … Continue reading Confessions of a Grey Nomad – The Places We Love – Canberra is Epic
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT While in Canberra we catch up with friends who are passing through, getting an early start on their winter migration. One can only hope that they drive slowly or else they’ll run into the northern cyclone … Continue reading Yarralumla Open Day
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT Filled with excitement we wake early to see the hot air balloons rising on the lawn in front of Old Parliament House. It is too breezy to fly today but three balloons are inflated and the … Continue reading Canberra Balloon Spectacular
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT We had been inspired to visit the National Arboretum after watching the presentation of the Australian of the Year awards on television earlier this year. The arboretum was another vision of the city’s designer Walter Burley … Continue reading The National Arboretum
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT When our GPS ‘Gabbi Garmin’ died recently we didn’t rush to replace her. Afterall we were only going on a short trip, up the New South Wales south coast and possibly heading back to Melbourne down the Hume Highway. “Hey, we know those roads well.” Or so we thought. There was a possibility of visiting Canberra that became stronger as we travelled north. A chance to catch up on the visit that we missed out on last Christmas when I was still getting used to my new eyes after cataract surgery. I’m sure only those who … Continue reading A love hate relationship
A short explanation of our unique and modern capital. With the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia 1901 came the need for a capital city. The solution was to build a new city partway between the vying and vigorously growing … Continue reading Canberra, a brief history
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT We brace ourselves for a visit to the war memorial. Dominating the landscape, it is a truly magnificent building. The displays so moving that we are both reduced to tears. Having spent a lot of time … Continue reading Australian War Memorial
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT We tour the Canberra suburbs and have difficulty with the unusual advertising restrictions, that we later find out have been in place since 1937. Dickson is near to where we are staying and we quickly learn that when a sign says ‘Shops’ one must park the car and walk around said shops to find the shop or supermarket that you are looking for and that the brand of the supermarket might only be displayed inside the building. “Oh look, that one is green it must be a Woolworths.” As this is a ‘walking city’ don’t expect … Continue reading Bring back the Mad Men
Mar 2019, Canberra, ACT The Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), is an outstanding facility. There is parking for hundreds of caravans, campers and the big rigs, the fifth wheelers and buses. The office staff are cheery and organised and surprise … Continue reading It’s EPIC
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