Canberra, Australia
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We made it to Canberra by early afternoon on Saturday, our stomachs still digesting our bacon, hot chips with gravy, pie with mushy peas and a Devonshire tea from our pit-stop in Berrima.
I've been to our nation's capital several times: with primary school, high school, a trip to the National Art Gallery and as a tourist guide for overseas visitors. I still get hopelessly lost though, its infamous circular roads baffling me every time.
We had a few hours to kill before the Balloon Fiesta Nightime Spectacular, and so we hit a few of Canberra's usual attractions...
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Australian War Memorial
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Roll of Honour
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Pool of Reflection
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Australian flag atop Parliament House
The flag pole is 81 metres tall and weighs about 220 tonnes. The flag itself is about half the size of a tennis court and weighs five kilos.
Next post: Balloon Fiesta Nighttime Spectacular
Related GrabYourFork posts:
Canberra Road Trip Part 1: Berrima
Canberra Road Trip Part 2: Canberra
Canberra Road Trip Part 3: Balloon Fiesta Nighttime Spectacular
Canberra Road Trip Part 4: Dinner at Les Rendezvous, Manuka
Canberra Road Trip Part 5: Balloon Fiesta at dawn, Old Parliament House
Canberra Road Trip Part 6: Breakfast at The Pancake Parlour, Civic
Canberra Road Trip Part 7: Lunch at Lynwood Cafe, Collector
posted by Anonymous on 4/17/2007 11:38:00 am
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2 Comments:
At 4/18/2007 6:21 am,
Anonymous said…
So Helen, where did you eat and drink in Canberra? I like to drink at Verve and eat at The Ginger Room (Old Parliament House)
At 4/19/2007 9:51 am,
Anonymous said…
Hi Helen
There is a wonderful cafe called Silo in Canberra, they do great coffee and fantastic pastries. Oh well, perhaps next time then!
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