Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.

Having spent a couple of nights just north of Melbourne we headed off towards Canberra, the Australian Capital, but not before we made a final drive to Ramsy Street (Neighbours) so Sonya could say her final farewell and Lionel could have his picture taken on the street. After a 4 hour drive we had only made it half way so decided to stop the night in Albury. As we were only staying the 1 night, we couldn't be arsed with setting the tent up so we chucked everything on the front seats, laid down the back seats pump the airbed up and had a very cosy and some what cramped nights sleep, the funniest part was trying to get out the sleeping bag, numerous layers of quilts, blankets and the hot water bottles then trying to get out the side door. As you may have gatherd i ended up in a heap on the floor having fallen out head first pretty much naked. The following morning we drove the remainding 4 hours to Canberra on some very long and boring roads. Having finally arrived and spending a few hours looking for accomadation that had SBS (tv channel with the world cup football on, you have to get your priorities right) we settled on a Hostel, mainly for warmth as it was freezing and raining.
The next day after i had gotten out of bed at about midday (stayed up to watch the Germany game, went to bed at 4.30am because of the time difference) We drove to the Parliament Building and went for a tour round inside and reading the history of the Australian Government. It was quite spectacular inside. We also took the lift to the top of the building for some great views out over the city. That night we watched the England game in the quiteness of the hostel, missing all the hype from back home, no one here is much interested even though the Aussies are in the world cup. Next day we checked out and went on a tour of the War Memorial, which was very interesting, learning about the part Australia played in a lot of the Wars. it was also quite sad seeing the huge Wall of Honour.
Canberra was an average place but worth seeing, if nothing more than just seeing both the Parliament house and the War Memorial.

Lee