West Belconnen wetland ducks

Tired, tired, tired. It was a quiet weekend, but great to have sun and blue sky. Took a trip to the outer wetlands - a lovely afternoon but no rare ducks sighted. Last time we thought we saw a Freckled Duck. I'm serious. 

Check out the Mallards we saw here. 

Snow in the capital

Snow on the hills behind Lake G

Last weekend we had snow - falling on the Brindabellas anyway. It was very cold and quite lovely. 

Snowstorm seen from the Arboretum

Falling snow near Piccadilly Circus

We took a drive to Blue Range Road on the way to Piccadilly Circus, and planned to visit Blue Range Hut. The area used to be an Italian internment camp during WW II. But I can't tell you what it looks like as once we got there we discovered you need a code for the gate to get into the area.

wrinkly armpits

No, not the retirement expo, but a walk in Aranda. We did the Frost Hollow to Forrest walk, admiring the snow gums, yellow box and red box. Apparently, you can tell scribbly gums from brittle gums by their armpits - scribblies have the wrinkles. 

wrinkly armpitted scribbly gum

Plenty of 'roos around this morning

egg and bacon plant

Aranda grassy woodland

freedom, equality, love

My favourite Belco graffiti at the moment - in the alley way leading from Emu Bank to the library.