2018 – Part 13 – Sightseeing in Canberra
With one full day to explore the city, we certainly made the most of it. That was thanks in part with the jet lag getting us up and ready for the day before our first stop was even open!
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2018 – Part 12 – Hotel Review Rydges Canberra
Central and Comfy
Rydges is an Australian chain of hotels. I selected this hotel driven by its proximity to Parliament (both current and old), and several galleries. We arrived without issue, however our initial check-in was a little rocky, but improved very quickly.
Reference for 2018 trip
To provide clarity on the many posts about our trip to Australia and New Zealand, I’ve created this wonderful post to serve as a Table of Contents and reference card. It will be updated regularly to provide links to all relevant content.
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2018 – Part 11 – Journey to Canberra, the scenic route
Departing Katoomba
Filled from another buffet breakfast we packed up and checked out of the Carrington Hotel. While I was checking out, a fellow guest chatted with Amber where he remarked the placed had changed since he was here for his wedding, in 1947! I overheard the conversation and he remarked that after World War 2, things were taking time to get back to normal given all the demands of Australia to supply people and materials in the war effort. We wished him well and continued our drive on the Great Western Highway toward Bathurst.
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2018 – Part 10 – Sightseeing around the Blue Mountains
Echo Point
After a delicious continental buffet breakfast, we were filled with energy so we walked to Echo Point. This is the most popular of stops along the Blue Mountains. Echo Point allows you to look south over the Blue Mountains, where the haze from the eucalyptus trees in the valley changes the colour to blue, giving the mountain range it’s name.