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2 Days in Canberra

Hi again all, my turn tonight to flap on about what we've been up to the last couple of days.

Well yesterday we were suppose to find a nice little boutique village to look at -- but--got there and found , you guessed it nothing. So we ventured off to Canberra to visit the War Museum.

Simpson and the donkey


It really does make you think about the the world and what people will do to protect their country and also what provokes countries to war against each other. The lives lost and injured in the process.
Tomb of the unknown soldier


The war museum is somewhere we have been before and I guess lots of people have seen it, but it keep changing and they add different displays. It was fascinating to see some of them. The vehicles , planes, uniforms, and pieces of memorabilia that is on display.
Cricket bat repaired and football


Lancaster Bomber




A plane which had to ditch the wheels after takeoff


Chess set made with bullets

We did get to see the military guard which is only there 2 Wednesdays each month. We watched them do the change over. Seems they do 1/2hr at time and do a short march at about 15 mins to stay upright and not faint.


We also visited the the lake to chill for a bit and take a foot shot. Then off back to our van.

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Today we had a meet up with one of Liz's Facebook friends who is a member of the same card swap group. It was good to meet her and have a look at the National Arboretum in Canberra.


 What a terrific spot to view the Capital and have morning tea.

They are replanting and making a place to grow endangered and rare trees. A big bush-fire went through sometime ago, and wiped out the trees where it is situated. It is a work in process.
The inside area - nice ad big with great views


We loved looking at the bonsai trees. The craft is amazing how they train a huge tree to be so small. yet look like the big version.





After that we ventured to another boutique town , Bugendore, and yes this time it was there. It has some very nice shops including woodworking, leather and antique shops. Some very expensive pieces!!.

That's it for now, until next time....
Rob & Liz
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