Canberra - the meeting place

We started Canberra beaten by the weather, heading into town as wet, downtrodden wreaks waiting for a glimpse or ray of sunshine. Luckily, the weather changed and all was right with the world again.

We stayed at a camp ground north of the city, Exhibition Park which doubles as a horse racing grounds. We had the luxury of several days on a powered site with hot showers, washing machines and a feeling of beeing close to civilisation. A week on the road and the aroma of travel had become more apparent with each passing day.

We found a great spot, which only after we set up, learnt was another family's site! Note to unaniciated - if you see a power cable tethered to a power outlet ... it's campers code for find another site! They were kind enough to let us stay, and we ended up sharing experiences, the large site, power & water, and drinks :)

EPIC Campground, ACT

New friends Margret, Peter, Mary and Bob

Amusing themselves!

Fresh mushrooms from the Canberra food markets

Robyn's new favourite food

We visited the Australian War Memorial, which was a eye opening experience. We did a great tour of Parliment House and lost a boogie-board.

On the roof of Parliament House

Visits also to the National Portrait Gallery & National gallery and Cockington Green for miniture houses. One highlight was Canberra's Saturday market with great quality fresh produce. We had fresh mushroom, fried with butter and parsley on toasted pan decsa bread this morning - a delicous start to the day.

Cockington Green

Cockington Green

Holding up the globe at National Gallery

Canberra, has been an unexpected gem to visit.