the hunt continues

Back to the house hunting today. We had a look at a couple of houses. One apartment (at the very top of our price bracket) looked pretty good from the outside. It's near a lake and someone was practising his/her bagpipes - if we take the place let's hope that's not a daily occurrence. We're taking a look inside tomorrow. As with most of what we've already seen, there's a ten minute viewing window only. So we won't be late.  

Another beautiful sunny day

We had a wonderful lunch catching up with an old friend and then enjoyed the sunshine over a cup of coffee. And making the most of the excellent weather, we had a walk this evening (loving the daylight saving) around by Lake Burley Griffin. M spotted a couple of water rats frolicking in the water - they were so fat you could almost mistake them for otters! And we walked around Floriade on the way home.

apartment complex kitty

Good day, sunshine

A beautiful day here in the National Capital. 
Having spent many hours admiring and photographing war memorials in other countries, we thought today was the right time to take a stroll down Anzac Parade while we are staying so close. 

Anzac Parade - and there's snow on the mountains

Royal Australian Airforce memorial

Royal Australian Navy memorial

Red banksias in Reid

Then, after all that exercise, we had an easy afternoon at home. No driving anywhere for the first time in months. 

eat eat eat

No house hunting today. We had fun sightseeing and reacquainting ourselves with Canberra and environs. In the morning we visited the Hall markets and purchased some local coffee and honey. And in the afternoon we had lunch with visiting family. Unfortunately the weather was not good for sightseeing outside - so we made do with the interior of the Wig & Pen (famous for its cider and beer). Then dinner out in Kingston. Might need to do some exercise tomorrow. 

Street art

And I think this might be the worst name for a cafe that I've ever seen... 

Canbrrrrrrr

Yes we have arrived and it's rather cold. The place where we're staying is ok - the coffee machine is great and there is a pool, so we might go skating later if conditions hold. 

Looks great doesn't it - but it was about 7 degrees. 

SEVEN degrees!!

We've seen about 20 houses in total today and yesterday - some just 'drive-bys' to see what the outside looked like. There was one today that could be alright.