More of the Capital

OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE Lot's of open area in the square in front of the Old Parliament building and to the right hand side is the Aboriginal tent city where they have been in residence since 1972. They have a few tents, use the public facilities in the local gardens and I had to chuckle as on a table they had some key rings for sale for $10.00, yet inside Old Parliament house they were for sale for $3.50. It was great being able to wander around the building which is open every day except Christmas day.

MT STROMLO these are three of the smaller observatories, the original observatory and homestead were destroyed in the fires of 18th January 2003. A new observatory has been constructed. They also had laser tracking devises for satellites, one of only six in the southern hemisphere. Really surprised at how Canberra is in a basin and has all these great mountain ranges around them. The land is really scrubby reminding us of areas up the centre and not a lot of nice gardens in the residential areas.

LAKE BURLEY GRIFFIN from Telstra Tower, Black Mountain at 870 metres above sea level. It sure was windy up there and great 360 degree views.