Canberra

So glad to get my computer back after few days completely off and seriously nothing’s more frustrated than dealing with lost documents. Had to delay some works ( including blog post too ),but now that my IT guy has fixed the computer, I’m very happy to start my Thursday morning just being lazy in bed,  reading newspaper, writing some articles for www.travelersdaily.com, editing photos and planning some business development strategies for my new job.

Meanwhile, it’s all about clear blue skies and perfect weather here in Canberra. Found myself in love for the first sight with the city when Rob  took me to the Black Mountain tower. Many people told me there's nothing much to do in Canberra, in fact I was  simply amazed by the breathtaking view from the outdoor observation deck at the Black Mountain tower and really enjoyed hanging out with The Browns at Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House, National library - I can actually sit there for hours and hours, between those millions great books, turkey sandwich and free WiFi, Southern Cross Club, Legends Spanish restaurant ,some museums, and ooh did I mention about my very first experience hanging out with kangaroos at Tidbinbilla Natural Reserve ? Definitely couldn't have done all these amazing experiences without my favorite The Browns :)  

Tidbinbilla - Australia

    While most people I met always have the same opinion about Canberra is boring, nothing much to do, just roundabout, I actually think Canberra is a pretty nice place, especially in winter time. Plus how lucky I am to get a chance reunited again with my all time favorite couple here, Robin and Tieke Brown ready to show me around Canberra for couple of days.  

    Rob picked me up from the Rex Hotel in the morning and drove me around the city. We’ve got few places to visit today and Spanish food for dinner at Legends Spanish Restaurant at Manuka in the end of the day, sooo excited ! Canberra looked busy in the morning, gentlemen in coat, nice suit and black tie, corporate ladies walked down the street with coffees and professional work attire. I gotta say, lucky all of you  Australian to have beautiful places to live, many parks, gardens, nature and beaches. We sat down for a while at the National Library waiting for Ibu Tieke to finish working, kinda wish my hometown has a library like that so I can sit there for hours to work and read books. 

     The Browns took me to Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex at Tidbinbilla around 40 minutes drive from the city center then we visited Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Entrance fee is $10 for day pass private vehicle, experience outstanding wildlife experience, the sanctuary wetlands, jungle walk even picnic on the grass with kangaroos and great BBQ spots. Happy to be away for a while from big city and skyscrapers, driving through the hills and...ah here's my favorite part, sitting at the backseat of the car and watching Rob & Tieke joking, teasing, loving and looking at each other with that deep look of love even after 25 years of marriage.