Canberra

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We left Sydney on the greyhound destined for Canberra. A lot of people had told us not to bother with Canberra but we wanted to break up the journey to Melbourne so we decided to give it a go! It is a planned city so very easy to navigate around. We went to the Parliament buildings on Capitol Hill - going into the House of Representatives and the House of Speakers. We also went onto the roof for a great view of Canberra. Australia's coat of arms features a kangaroo and an Emu apparently because these are the only native animals that cannot walk backwards so the country's mantra would be to 'always go forward'!! (Dad - Much like Camelot - you should suggest this logo to them at the next meeting!!). This was told to us by someone - but it could be completely false but I thought it sounded good! We wandered around the shops and then got the greyhound the following day to Melbourne.

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Comments

[Dave Took]

what a trip you are having!!!
Hi guys, We are in Hong Kong A/P awaiting onward to Delhi and have just read through your blog covering OZ. What a great time you are having (Unless you are lying) We are driving from Adelaide round to Sydney so if there is anything along that route of interest please let us know. Love Chris and Dave