Much of the day was spent in transit. By the time you get to the airport and relax, and then take a flight, and recover at the other end (checking into the hotel), it takes up the best part of the day, even if the flight is only short. Many years ago, while working in … Continue reading Sydney to Canberra
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"These are the reason I haven't worn a watch in about twenty years", I told Sue, as we wandered around the ABC Studio at Old Parliament House, now the "Museum Of Australian Democracy". I was referring to something commonly known as a "bulk eraser", though they probably had a more formal name. In the days … Continue reading One Night in Canberra
I had the most fantastic nap this afternoon. I caught the bus from Canberra, and was asleep before we even left the city limits. When I woke, we were already at Liverpool. In preference to the train, or a car, or a plane, I really like the bus trip between Sydney and Canberra. Although it's … Continue reading Canberra
After a month of travelling back and forward between Sydney and Canberra (for work), it's terrific to be back at home. Hotel rooms are lovely, but there's nothing like the feeling of being in your own bed and having your own "stuff" around you. Lots of signs around Canberra in support of marriage equality For … Continue reading Ain’t it good to be back home again…
"Are you related to one of the cast?", I was asked by one of the women on the door, handing out tickets for the ANU student production of "The History Boys". "No, I'm just in town for the week and looking for nice things to do, and this seems like fun", I told her. On … Continue reading History Repeats
When you talk to people about Canberra there are often a lot of negative stereotypes. There's the political thing, of course. But there's also a perception that it's dull, suburban etc. In contrast, I have really positive views of Canberra. I lived and worked in Canberra for a while, and usually visit once or twice … Continue reading Canberra
Having previously written a few times about Sydney's Red Chilli restaurant, I was super excited to discover one in Canberra too. Over a bottle of wine and great conversation, a colleague/friend and I enjoyed a most excellent dinner there. Ham, eggplant, fish. All brilliant. Highly recommended (AGAIN). Smoked Ham at Red Chilli in Sydney