Yesterday Andrew and I decided to have a look at Parliament House. We know someone who works here so it was a chance to get a tour behind the scenes, away from public areas and see what the staff see and do. It’s such a fascinating place to go and do a tour to learn […]
Futuro House
Today Andrew and I took a tour of the University of Canberra in the northern part of the city thanks to our niece who is studying there. She guided us around the campus, in and out of student union and faculty buildings so that Andrew could reminisce about his time there. Through the tour, we […]
Being a Tourist in Canberra: What I Saw & Did in Our Nation’s Capital
We travelled to Canberra for a few days for family reasons and while there, I had an opportunity to act as a tourist. I worked there for four years and I loved this city. It’s Australia’s national capital and full of institutions, museums, galleries and so much more that means there’s always something educational and […]
Lake Tuggeranong
A morning walk around this man-made lake in Canberra that was built in 1987 to trap sediment for the Murrumbidgee River, is a picturesque start to any day. All along the east coast of Australia, there has been a lot of rain. Torrential rain resulting in flooding and entire towns cut off. I’ve never heard […]