We have returned home to our wonderful city of Canberra. 400,000 population and a very liveable city with space, parks and two hours from the coast and the mountains for skiing. We have arrived back for very hot Spring weather - already 30+. We have already suffered a day of bushfires due to the dryness of the landscape and the early heat. This week is the centenary of the signing of the Armistice at the end of WW1 in 1918 and we have some special exhibitions.I enjoyed a Sunday afternoon walk taking in some of the special exhibits and delights of our city.
I walked up through Parliament House gardens.
Our centre of government, Parliament House, opened in 1988.
A carpet of handmade poppies at the entrance to commemorate 100 years of signing of the Armistice.
Looking towards Old Parliament House and the War Memorial at the base of Mount Ainslie.
Inside this week, as a special Remembrance Day commemoration, are panels of handmade poppies, created by knitters and crocheters from all over the country.
Walking down from Parliament House are the Rose Gardens, being enjoyed today by families celebrating and picnicking.
Constitution Place. A tribute to the Magna Carta (1215) and its implications for the freedoms we enjoy and the basis of our legal system.
Directly across the lake from Parliament House is the Australian War Memorial.
Here, another remarkable poppy display has been installed. 62,000 handmade poppies to represent the Australians who died in the WW1 conflict.
All individually created.
Animals recognised as well
Back to the lake and the National Library
With its stunning Leonard French windows
Outside the National Library a commemorative Aboriginal pathway, Reconciliation Place.
Continuing along the lake is our National Gallery and it’s accessible Sculpture Garden
Closer to home, an archway donated by our Hungarian community to celebrate Canberra’s centenary in 2013
We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country capital.
M
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