Took our time packing up, finally getting on the road to Canberra just after 10.00am. Only 60kms down the road so no rush. Nice easy drive. Did not take long till we were here and parked in our friend Johns driveway. Lunch was lovely lamb patty hamburgers, absolutley wonderful.
After lunch our friends took us on a spot of sightseeing around the area. We began with a trip up Black Mountain to the iconic Telstra tower from which you have 360degree views of Canberra. Wonderful views, steep winding road to the top! But that view.....stunning
After seeing that and learning heaps about the layout of our nations capital, we went back down the mountain to the National Botanic Gardens. Heaps to see and learn there too. All sorts of plants, even had a bottle tree! Then it was on to Yaralumla, which is our Governer Generals residence. Just as well Quentin Bryce was not at home as I would have had to decline an invition to afternoon tea after stuffing myself with yummy cake at the tea rooms at the Botanic Gardens. Whilst we did not get too see the GG we did see the kangaroos that inhabit the gardens of Yaralumla. Nothing like having your own wildlife to impress all those visiting dignitries!!!!
We walked along a cycling track near Yaralumla and saw part of Lake Burley Griffin that is on the side of the gardens of Yaralumla. Then we came home and had the most hilarious evening playing a game called Jenga, if you don 't have this one in your game cupboard, do go get it. Deceptively simple, frustratingly complex, will keep kids and adults thinking for hours.
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