Today Ivica played tour-guide for me. The mission was for me to get some exercise off the bike. First up was visit to Mount Ainslie Lookout to grab a view of the city:
Then, to the Australian War Memorial. I’ve been wanting to see this for some time. We wandered around for a few hours (it really needs a whole day, or 2) and enjoyed it immensely. Given my limited time, I knew I wouldn’t be able to see/read everything, but I know I’ll be returning with Ellie sometime soon so I was glad I went.
We then visited the new Parliament House – I’d walked around this a long time ago when I was here for work, but have never been inside:
Again – when Ellie & I return, we’ll come back. I know we’ll need to synchronise it with a sitting.
Next – the National Portrait Gallery – I know very little about art, but I quite enjoyed this.
We then headed to the Kingston Foreshore lunch, then a quick coffee and in the Civic/CBD.
It was a really good day. I got a taste of Canberra – I quite like it actually. The city seems to have a bad rep, but unwarranted methinks.
Having walked to the moon and back (mission accomplished), we headed home mid-afternoon. Again – another fantastic meal was prepared – a Weber roast. Any weight loss on this trip so far was in jeopardy.