Life is a Journey

Neither of us slept very well – lots of late night loud people leaving the hotel – so we had another lazy morning before packing up and leaving around 9am. First stop was the Old Bus Depot Markets.

First up was breakfast.

We ordered a vegetarian crepe to share but it was so huge we didn’t manage to finish it.

After we explored and made just a few purchases we headed off again. This time into the countryside….

to visit….

Pretty awesome aren’t they?

We had an explore of the exhibits (but to be truthful there isn’t a lot here – esp. when you’ve been to the Kennedy Space Center) and then enjoyed morning tea outside.

While we were there we were lucky enough to see it change position.

Then we set off for home. I ended up driving for a bit as Kevin wasn’t feeling the best and was tired. We had a few false starts with lunch. We tried a cafe at  a winery but couldn’t find it at all.

Then we tried Grandma’s Bakery – but it was really a gourmet restaurant.

Third time we were lucky – good old Subway.

Then it was home sweet home, and back to the reality of bickering children and a messy house!!!

Such is life!

We had a leisurely start as you do on holidays. We had some spaghetti on toast for breakfast then headed back into Canberra Central for more shopping.

A highlight would have to be Crate and Barrel, which we don’t have anywhere nearby. Luckily really. Loved the little carts they had, not that I fitted in everything I bought. I left the store with 3 large bags – some presents, but most for me :-).

Kevin actually got some things today – from the ABC shop and from a tea shop.

Lunch today was from Sumo Salad.

We went back to the apartment when my feet were too sore and we’d been to all the shops. We intended to have a bit of a relax but the cleaners turned up so we left again and headed out to Gold Creek. This part was all new since I’d last been here. Since we were early to meet Lisa, we checked out some more shops, and bought a few things for the girls.

We met Lisa at Adore Teashop, where we chatted and enjoyed tea. I had scones with jam…and a bit of cream (not quite enough for 2 scones 🙁 )

and Lisa had this yummy looking cake – I tried a bit and it was nice.

It was a brief catch up but lovely none-the-less. Lisa looks wonderful with her little baby bump (which you can’t really see in the photos) and so radiant.

But she was very naughty and bought me a little Christmas gift – which I’m not allowed to open until Christmas :-(.

After saying our goodbye we visited the shop and I scored a few more goodies, and bought some of the Devonshire Cream tea that I’d enjoyed.

We headed back to the apartment where I spent the remainder of the evening catching up on youtube video (and I’m finally ALL caught up) as there were no worthwhile movies to watch. For dinner we had Pie Face which we’d bought earlier at the shops.

I know we seem have done a lot of shopping, and eating, but we’ve definitely focused on shops and eating places that we don’t have at home or nearby :-).

Kevin and I had such a lovely time Canberra last year for our Wedding Anniversary that we decided to do it again this year – celebrating 19 years of marriage.

We set off around 11am Friday, driving 2 cars up to Leanne’s home so we could drop off the car to them. We then set off for Canberra. First stop was Golburn where we had lunch at the bakery.

It was definitely amongst the best veggie pies I’ve had :-).

Then it was back on the road and past Lake George….

and into Canberra….

We found our apartments and got checked in.

I had booked a one-bed apartment but we were given a 2 bed. The place is really nice and I’d definitely stay here again.

We got settled, had a cup of tea and headed back out to do some shopping at the Canberra Center. Loved the car park with the light indicating available and unavailable car spaces. Kevin said lots of places have them but I’d never seen them before and thought it very clever.

Then… let the shopping begin… if you’d like me show you what I got let me know and I’ll shoot a video when I get home.

Kevin was a really good sport. When he got bored in a shop he’d just wait outside and listen to some music or play on his phone.

A few hours later when my poor feet were beyond dead we headed to Wagamama’s for dinner (I was so excited when I found out there was one here).

It was crowded and noisy (being 7.30pm on a Friday night) so we opted to get takeaway. Half an hour later back at our apartment we enjoyed this yummy dinner.

Most importantly, it was just as good as I remembered.