What to do in Canberra when it's raining

1. Have a lovely brunch.

Shakshuka

2: have a coffee and take in the views at the Arboretum.

3. Try a beer at the Wig and Pen

A 'Lunch with the monks' beer

 

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Waaaaah!

Weekends are way too short. Never enough time...We did manage a short outing to the new arboretum for a bike ride. Lots of gravel but excellent views.

 

 

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mossy point weekend

After a very trying week at work, it's wonderful to get away for the weekend - this time to Mossy Point on the South Coast.

South Broulee beach

Sat morning we had a lovely bike ride to Broulee and surrounds and then back to Mossy Point to try out The Muffin Shop. The coffee was good, the brunch not bad but not fabulous either. (Why serve poached eggs on untoasted bread? Wrong. )

Shark Bay is on the left

M and I spent the afternoon at my new favourite snorkelling spot - Shark Bay. Between North Broulee and South Broulee beaches, I'm pleased to say it didn't live up to its name this afternoon, but it was a great spot for a snorkelling wimp like me - we saw many different kinds of fish, seaweed and even a sting ray - and all within easy reach of shallow water. M even saw a swimming prawn.

oyster catcher, Broulee

Broulee island is a nature reserve and after our snorkel we took a walk part way round the island. Fantastic rock pools and views out to sea.

Check out the blue fish

 

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Best affogato in Canberra

Good food in Canberra is plentiful - good and friendly service is not. So it was a real treat finding La Posada on Friday night - after Italian and Sons was booked out, and Smoque could only offer bar stools. We had arancinni balls for entree which were adequate - served with a lovely sauce. Then pork belly and chicken cacciatore for main courses which were both excellent. For dessert pear and apple pudding and an amoretto affogato - both deluxe. And some friendly conversation with our waiter!

 

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